ZIP 48655 Insurance Data

Saint Charles, Michigan · Saginaw County · 26 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,238/yr
-4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.11%
Avg severity: $12,968
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
-73.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48655 (Saint Charles, MI)

ZIP 48655 (Saint Charles, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,238 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 26 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 0% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48655 is 64.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,968. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.67% in this ZIP, a drop of 73.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48655 have fallen by 4.8%, ranging from $1,236 to $1,301 with a five-year average of $1,258 — an annualized rate of -1.2% 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 48655 Compares

vs National Average
$1,238 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,238 vs $1,233
0% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,301
2019 $1,279 -1.7%
2020 $1,237 -3.3%
2021 $1,236 -0.0%
2022 $1,238 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,258
Premium Range
$1,236 - $1,301
Annual Change Rate
-1.2% 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 48655?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48655 (Saint Charles, MI) is $1,238 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Charles, MI?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.11% in this ZIP), loss ratio (64.0%), and nonrenewal rates (0.67%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48655 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48655 premiums of $1,238/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48655?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48655 is 0.67%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -73.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48655 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48655 have ranged from $1,236 to $1,301, with a 5-year average of $1,258. The annualized change rate is -1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 48655 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48655 has an average premium of $1,238/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 0% above the state average.

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