ZIP 48662 · Gratiot County

Wheeler, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48662, Wheeler, Michigan.

158.3%
Loss ratio
0.40%
Nonrenewal rate
#413 of 911
Michigan rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Wheeler, MI (ZIP 48662) runs $1,188/yr on average: the 22nd percentile nationally and 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,188
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+4.2%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,188/yr
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
158.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.27%
Avg severity: $20,264
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
-86.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48662 (Wheeler, MI)

ZIP 48662 (Wheeler, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,188 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48662 comes in 33% below, the 22nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48662 is 4% below, ranking #413 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Hubbardston (ZIP 48845) at $1,187, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48662 is 158.3%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 9.27% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,264. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.40%, a drop of 86.9% 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 48662 costs have risen 4.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,140 to a high of $1,188, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 48662 Compares

vs National Average
$1,188 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,188 vs $1,233
4% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48662, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,188
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48662.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,140 -
2019 $1,169 +2.5%
2020 $1,187 +1.6%
2021 $1,175 -1.1%
2022 $1,188 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,172
Premium Range
$1,140 - $1,188
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48662

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

  • Compare ZIP 48662 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 48662?
At the 22nd percentile nationally, #413 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48662 (Wheeler, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,188 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wheeler, MI?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 48662: a claims frequency of 9.27% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.40%, against a loss ratio above 100% (158.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48662 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48662 lands in the 22nd percentile: its $1,188/yr average is 33% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48662?
Insurers decline to renew 0.40% of policies in ZIP 48662 in Michigan, a drop of 86.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48662 over 5 years?
ZIP 48662 premiums spanned $1,140 to $1,188 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,172. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 48662 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48662 runs 4% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,188/yr), ranking #413 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.