ZIP 48604 · Saginaw County

Saginaw, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48604, Saginaw, Michigan.

36.3%
Loss ratio
1.21%
Nonrenewal rate
#574 of 911
Michigan rank
202
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saginaw, MI (ZIP 48604) runs $1,100/yr on average: the 15th percentile nationally and 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,100
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-0.1%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,100/yr
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
36.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.41%
Avg severity: $11,707
Nonrenewal Rate
1.21%
-64.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48604 (Saginaw, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48604 (Saginaw, MI) at $1,100 per year for 2022 across approximately 202 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48604 comes in 38% below, the 15th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 11% below that figure, ranking #574 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Edmore (ZIP 48829) at $1,100, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48604 is 36.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,707. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.21%, a drop of 64.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48604 costs have fallen 0.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,088 to a high of $1,104, an annualized rate of -0.0% 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 48604 Compares

vs National Average
$1,100 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,100 vs $1,233
11% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48604, 2018–2022

$1,085$1,090$1,095$1,100$1,105 20182019202020212022 $1,100
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48604.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,102 -
2019 $1,088 -1.3%
2020 $1,104 +1.4%
2021 $1,093 -0.9%
2022 $1,100 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,097
Premium Range
$1,088 - $1,104
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48604

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

  • Compare ZIP 48604 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 48604?
At just the 15th national percentile, #574 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 48604 (Saginaw, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,100 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saginaw, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48604: a claims frequency of 3.41%, a loss ratio of 36.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.21%, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48604 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48604 premiums of $1,100/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48604?
Insurers decline to renew 1.21% of policies in ZIP 48604 in Michigan, a drop of 64.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48604 over 5 years?
ZIP 48604 premiums spanned $1,088 to $1,104 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,097. The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 48604 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48604 runs 11% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,100/yr), ranking #574 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.