ZIP 48662 · Gratiot County

Wheeler, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 48662, Wheeler, Michigan averages $1,188/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 48662 (Wheeler, MI) is #19,942 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #19,241 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,188
Avg premium (2022)
#19,942
of 25,593 on premium
#19,241
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
22nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

B
PlainInsure Livability Score
72/100
48662 - Wheeler, MI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B+
$1,188/yr
Avg premium, 78th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
54.1
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A
85.3
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 48662's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,188 Among the lowest lower than 78% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 48662. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Michigan, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 48662; crosshairs: Michigan averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$630.9$1373.1$2115.3$2857.5$3599.70.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 48627 · Higgins Lake $766/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 49548 · Grand Rapids $864/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49818 · Cornell $888/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 48725 · Caseville $905/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 49643 · Interlochen $927/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 49781 · Saint Ignace $938/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 49309 · Bitely $953/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 48635 · Lupton $965/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 49415 · Fruitport $986/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49866 · Negaunee $998/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 49660 · Manistee $1,015/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 49774 · Pickford $1,028/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 48612 · Beaverton $1,039/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49650 · Lake Ann $1,050/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 49006 · Kalamazoo $1,065/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 49525 · Grand Rapids $1,074/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 48180 · Taylor $1,085/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 49403 · Conklin $1,096/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 48657 · Sanford $1,111/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 49037 · Battle Creek $1,121/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 49437 · Montague $1,134/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 48198 · Ypsilanti $1,141/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 49082 · Quincy $1,153/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 48083 · Troy $1,167/yr · 2.09%
  • ZIP 48093 · Warren $1,176/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 49347 · Trufant $1,182/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 48662 · Wheeler (this ZIP) $1,188/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 48074 · Smiths Creek $1,190/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 49042 · Constantine $1,203/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 48191 · Willis $1,210/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49686 · Traverse City $1,219/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 48067 · Royal Oak $1,231/yr · 2.47%
  • ZIP 49057 · Hartford $1,241/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 48741 · Kingston $1,258/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 48049 · North Street $1,271/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 49248 · Jasper $1,285/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 48336 · Farmington $1,302/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 48420 · Clio $1,317/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 48038 · Clinton Township $1,329/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 49095 · Vandalia $1,342/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 48054 · East China $1,362/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 48111 · Belleville $1,378/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 48164 · New Boston $1,403/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 48439 · Grand Blanc $1,464/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 49770 · Petoskey $1,528/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 48212 · Hamtramck $1,607/yr · 3.85%
  • ZIP 48348 · Clarkston $1,764/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 49654 · Leland $2,030/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 48238 · Detroit $2,390/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 48202 · Detroit $3,465/yr · 2.65%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,188/yr
Below-median premium
+4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
158.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
9.27%
Avg severity: $20,264
Nonrenewal Rate
0.40%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Gratiot County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 54.1 (Relatively Low), the 54th national percentile and #40 of 83 Michigan counties (9% above the 49.6 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 50.8 · Community Resilience 85.3. Hazard context, not a quote.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 48662, 2018-2022

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)

FEMA NRI context for Gratiot County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 48662 via FIPS 26057. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
54.1
Relatively Low · 54th national percentile
In-state county rank
#40
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $2,593,374

Social Vulnerability Index 50.8 · Community Resilience 85.3

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 48662

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 48662 in Gratiot County (NRI 54.1, hazard Tornado), both outside Michigan. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,188/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.40% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 48662?
Gratiot County scores 54.1 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 54th percentile nationally and #40 of 83 Michigan counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 48662

This ZIP's premiums run at the 22nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.