ZIP 48602 · Saginaw County

Saginaw, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48602, Saginaw, Michigan.

41.6%
Loss ratio
1.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#238 of 911
Michigan rank
1,485
Policies

The verdict

Saginaw, MI (ZIP 48602) averages $1,304/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally.

$1,304
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,304/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.00%
Avg severity: $13,578
Nonrenewal Rate
1.75%
-49.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48602 (Saginaw, MI)

ZIP 48602 (Saginaw, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,304 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,485 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 32nd national percentile. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 6% above that figure, ranking #238 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Lennon (ZIP 48449) at $1,304, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48602 shows a 41.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,578. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.75%, a drop of 49.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48602 premiums risen 0.4%, spanning $1,285 to $1,304 (five-year average: $1,296), an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 48602 Compares

vs National Average
$1,304 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,304 vs $1,233
6% above state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48602, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,285$1,290$1,295$1,300$1,305 20182019202020212022 $1,304
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48602.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,298 -
2019 $1,300 +0.1%
2020 $1,285 -1.2%
2021 $1,295 +0.8%
2022 $1,304 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,296
Premium Range
$1,285 - $1,304
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48602

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 48602?
At the 32nd percentile nationally, #238 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48602 (Saginaw, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,304 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saginaw, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48602: claims frequency (4.00%), loss ratio (41.6%), and nonrenewal rate (1.75%), together placing this ZIP at the 32nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48602 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48602 lands in the 32nd percentile: its $1,304/yr average is 27% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48602?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48602 is 1.75%, a drop of 49.4% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48602 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48602 have ranged from $1,285 to $1,304, with a 5-year average of $1,296. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48602 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48602 has an average premium of $1,304/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #238 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.