ZIP 48720 Insurance Data

Bay Port, Michigan · Huron County · 12 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,091/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.91%
Avg severity: $1,120
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-53.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48720 (Bay Port, MI)

ZIP 48720 (Bay Port, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,091 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48720 is 3.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.91%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,120. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.49% in this ZIP, a drop of 53.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48720 have risen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,082 to $1,094 with a five-year average of $1,087 — an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 48720 Compares

vs National Average
$1,091 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,091 vs $1,233
12% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,087
2019 $1,094 +0.7%
2020 $1,082 -1.1%
2021 $1,083 +0.0%
2022 $1,091 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,087
Premium Range
$1,082 - $1,094
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% 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 48720?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48720 (Bay Port, MI) is $1,091 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bay Port, MI?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.91% in this ZIP), loss ratio (3.0%), and nonrenewal rates (0.49%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48720 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48720 premiums of $1,091/yr are 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48720?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48720 is 0.49%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -53.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48720 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48720 have ranged from $1,082 to $1,094, with a 5-year average of $1,087. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48720 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48720 has an average premium of $1,091/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average.

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