ZIP 48506 · Genesee County

Flint, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48506, Flint, Michigan.

61.1%
Loss ratio
1.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#246 of 911
Michigan rank
612
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48506 (Flint, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,296/yr, 31st percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. norm.

$1,296
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+1.4%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,296/yr
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
61.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.89%
Avg severity: $16,194
Nonrenewal Rate
1.27%
-68.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48506 (Flint, MI)

ZIP 48506 (Flint, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,296 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 612 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 31st national percentile. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 5% above that figure, ranking #246 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Eau Claire (ZIP 49111) at $1,296, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48506 shows a 61.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.89% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,194. Insurers decline to renew 1.27% of policies in ZIP 48506 at expiration, a drop of 68.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48506 costs have risen 1.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,277 to a high of $1,321, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 48506 Compares

vs National Average
$1,296 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,296 vs $1,233
5% above state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48506, 2018–2022

$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310$1,320$1,330 20182019202020212022 $1,296
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48506.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,277 -
2019 $1,299 +1.7%
2020 $1,321 +1.8%
2021 $1,291 -2.3%
2022 $1,296 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,297
Premium Range
$1,277 - $1,321
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48506

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

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 48506?
At the 31st percentile nationally, #246 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48506 (Flint, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,296 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Flint, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48506: a claims frequency of 4.89%, a loss ratio of 61.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.27%, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48506 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48506 lands in the 31st percentile: its $1,296/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48506?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48506 is 1.27%, a drop of 68.5% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48506 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48506 runs $1,277-$1,321 (5-year average $1,297). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48506 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48506 averages $1,296/yr, 5% above that figure, ranking #246 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.