ZIP 48509 Insurance Data

Burton, Michigan · Genesee County · 412 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,256/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.37%
Avg severity: $13,259
Nonrenewal Rate
1.07%
-60.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48509 (Burton, MI)

ZIP 48509 (Burton, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,256 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 412 reported policies. That is 29% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 2% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48509 is 46.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.37%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,259. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.07% in this ZIP, a drop of 60.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48509 have fallen by 1.4%, ranging from $1,249 to $1,274 with a five-year average of $1,260 — an annualized rate of -0.4% per year. 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 48509 Compares

vs National Average
$1,256 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,256 vs $1,233
2% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,274
2019 $1,268 -0.4%
2020 $1,255 -1.1%
2021 $1,249 -0.4%
2022 $1,256 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,260
Premium Range
$1,249 - $1,274
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 48509?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48509 (Burton, MI) is $1,256 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Burton, MI?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.37% in this ZIP), loss ratio (46.1%), and nonrenewal rates (1.07%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48509 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48509 premiums of $1,256/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48509?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48509 is 1.07%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -60.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48509 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48509 have ranged from $1,249 to $1,274, with a 5-year average of $1,260. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 48509 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48509 has an average premium of $1,256/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average.

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