ZIP 48738 · Alcona County

Greenbush, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48738, Greenbush, Michigan.

58.9%
Loss ratio
1.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#852 of 911
Michigan rank
45
Policies

The verdict

Greenbush, MI (ZIP 48738) averages $903/yr for homeowners insurance, 49% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 3rd percentile nationally.

$903
Avg premium (2022)
-49%
vs U.S. average
-2.3%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$903/yr
-2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.74%
Avg severity: $6,876
Nonrenewal Rate
1.33%
-68.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48738 (Greenbush, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48738 (Greenbush, MI) at $903 per year for 2022 across approximately 45 reported policies. That is 49% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #852 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is East Tawas (ZIP 48730) at $903, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48738 is 58.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,876. 1.33% of ZIP 48738 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 68.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48738 premiums fallen 2.3%, spanning $903 to $931 (five-year average: $919), an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 48738 Compares

vs National Average
$903 vs $1,776
49% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$903 vs $1,233
27% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48738, 2018–2022

$900$910$920$930$940 20182019202020212022 $903
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48738.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $924 -
2019 $925 +0.1%
2020 $931 +0.6%
2021 $910 -2.2%
2022 $903 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$919
Premium Range
$903 - $931
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48738

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

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 48738?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48738 (Greenbush, MI) is comparatively affordable at $903 per year as of 2022, just the 3rd percentile nationally, #852 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Greenbush, MI?
In ZIP 48738, insurers report a 58.9% loss ratio, a 7.74% claims frequency, and a 1.33% nonrenewal rate, the 3rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48738 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48738 lands in the 3rd percentile: its $903/yr average is 49% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48738?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48738 is 1.33%, a drop of 68.7% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48738 over 5 years?
ZIP 48738 premiums spanned $903 to $931 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $919. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48738 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48738 averages $903/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #852 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.