ZIP 48656 · Roscommon County

Saint Helen, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48656, Saint Helen, Michigan.

69.3%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#909 of 911
Michigan rank
11
Policies

The verdict

At $790/yr, Saint Helen, MI (ZIP 48656) sits in the 0th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 56% below the U.S. average.

$790
Avg premium (2022)
-56%
vs U.S. average
+1.2%
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)
$790/yr
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.98%
Avg severity: $13,781
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
-73.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48656 (Saint Helen, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48656 (Saint Helen, MI) runs $790 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48656 in the 0th percentile, 56% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 36% (below), ranking #909 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Chippewa Lake (ZIP 49320) at $799, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48656 shows a 69.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,781. Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 48656 at expiration, a drop of 73.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.2% through 2022, ranging $780 to $790 with a 5-year average of $784, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 48656 Compares

vs National Average
$790 vs $1,776
56% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$790 vs $1,233
36% below state avg
National Percentile
0th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48656, 2018–2022

$775$780$785$790$795 20182019202020212022 $790
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48656.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $781 -
2019 $781 +0.0%
2020 $780 -0.2%
2021 $788 +1.1%
2022 $790 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$784
Premium Range
$780 - $790
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48656

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

  • Put ZIP 48656 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 48656?
ZIP 48656 (Saint Helen, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 0th percentile as of 2022, averaging $790 per year, #909 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Helen, MI?
In ZIP 48656, insurers report a 69.3% loss ratio, a 3.98% claims frequency, and a 0.74% nonrenewal rate, the 0th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48656 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48656 lands in the 0th percentile: its $790/yr average is 56% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48656?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48656 is 0.74%, a drop of 73.3% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48656 over 5 years?
ZIP 48656 premiums spanned $780 to $790 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $784. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 48656 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48656 averages $790/yr, 36% below that figure, ranking #909 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.