ZIP 48761 · Iosco County
South Branch, MI Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48761, South Branch, Michigan.
- 31.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.77%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #863 of 911
- Michigan rank
- 4
- Policies
The verdict
At $895/yr, South Branch, MI (ZIP 48761) sits in the 2nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 50% below the U.S. average.
- $895
- Avg premium (2022)
- -50%
- vs U.S. average
- +2.2%
- since 2018
- 2nd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 48761 (South Branch, MI)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48761 (South Branch, MI) at $895 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% below that mark and lands in the 2nd national percentile. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #863 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Manistique (ZIP 49854) at $895, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 31.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48761. 3.85% of policies in ZIP 48761 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,356. Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 48761 at expiration, a drop of 68.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48761 have risen by 2.2%, ranging from $867 to $895 with a five-year average of $881, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 48761 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 48761, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $876 | - |
| 2019 | $886 | +1.2% |
| 2020 | $882 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | $867 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | $895 | +3.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 48761
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 48761 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Michigan overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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
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