ZIP 48630 · Roscommon County

Houghton Lake Heights, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48630, Houghton Lake Heights, Michigan.

11.7%
Loss ratio
#911 of 911
Michigan rank
279
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48630 (Houghton Lake Heights, MI) homeowners insurance averages $669/yr, 0th percentile nationally, 62% below the U.S. norm.

$669
Avg premium (2022)
-62%
vs U.S. average
+10.7%
since 2018
0th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$669/yr
+10.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.11%
Avg severity: $3,715
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48630 (Houghton Lake Heights, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48630 (Houghton Lake Heights, MI) pay an average of $669 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 279 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48630 comes in 62% below, the 0th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48630 is 46% below, ranking #911 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Higgins Lake (ZIP 48627) at $766, 14% above this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.11% of policies in ZIP 48630 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $3,715.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.7% through 2022, ranging $605 to $669 with a 5-year average of $629, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 48630 Compares

vs National Average
$669 vs $1,776
62% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$669 vs $1,233
46% below state avg
National Percentile
0th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48630, 2018–2022

$600$620$640$660$680 20182019202020212022 $669
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48630.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $605 -
2019 $650 +7.5%
2020 $609 -6.3%
2021 $609 +0.0%
2022 $669 +9.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$629
Premium Range
$605 - $669
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48630

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 48630?
ZIP 48630 (Houghton Lake Heights, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 0th percentile as of 2022, averaging $669 per year, #911 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +10.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houghton Lake Heights, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48630: claims frequency (2.11%), loss ratio (11.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 0th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48630 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48630 lands in the 0th percentile: its $669/yr average is 62% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48630?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 48630 in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48630 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48630 have ranged from $605 to $669, with a 5-year average of $629. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48630 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48630 runs 46% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $669/yr), ranking #911 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.