ZIP 48469 · Sanilac County

Port Sanilac, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48469, Port Sanilac, Michigan.

38.2%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#650 of 911
Michigan rank
60
Policies

The verdict

Port Sanilac, MI (ZIP 48469) averages $1,054/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally.

$1,054
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-2.1%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,054/yr
-2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.41%
Avg severity: $9,122
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
-82.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48469 (Port Sanilac, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48469 (Port Sanilac, MI) pay an average of $1,054 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 60 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 41% below that mark and lands in the 11th national percentile. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (below), ranking #650 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Erie (ZIP 48133) at $1,053, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48469 is 38.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,122. 1.15% of ZIP 48469 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 82.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48469 premiums fallen 2.1%, spanning $1,032 to $1,077 (five-year average: $1,059), an annualized rate of -0.5% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. FIO data aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers, covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so figures represent market averages rather than individual policy quotes; your own premium will vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, construction type, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should request quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.

How ZIP 48469 Compares

vs National Average
$1,054 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,054 vs $1,233
15% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48469, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,030$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,054
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48469.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,077 -
2019 $1,067 -0.9%
2020 $1,032 -3.2%
2021 $1,066 +3.3%
2022 $1,054 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,059
Premium Range
$1,032 - $1,077
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48469

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 48469 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

Source: U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office (FIO) Homeowners Insurance Data (2018-2022). Premiums are ZIP-level averages and may not reflect individual policy costs

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 48469?
ZIP 48469 (Port Sanilac, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 11th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,054 per year, #650 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Port Sanilac, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48469: claims frequency (4.41%), loss ratio (38.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.15%), together placing this ZIP at the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48469 compared to the national average?
At $1,054/yr, ZIP 48469 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48469?
Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 48469 in Michigan, a drop of 82.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48469 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48469 have ranged from $1,032 to $1,077, with a 5-year average of $1,059. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 48469 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48469 runs 15% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,054/yr), ranking #650 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.