ZIP 48801 · Gratiot County

Alma, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48801, Alma, Michigan.

42.8%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#592 of 911
Michigan rank
69
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Alma, MI (ZIP 48801) runs $1,090/yr on average: the 14th percentile nationally and 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,090
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-1.9%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,090/yr
-1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.83%
Avg severity: $12,181
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-66.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48801 (Alma, MI)

ZIP 48801 (Alma, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,090 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 69 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48801 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #592 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Bay Port (ZIP 48720) at $1,091, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48801 is 42.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.83% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,181. 0.70% of ZIP 48801 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 66.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48801 costs have fallen 1.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,090 to a high of $1,111, 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 48801 Compares

vs National Average
$1,090 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,090 vs $1,233
12% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48801, 2018–2022

$1,085$1,090$1,095$1,100$1,105$1,110$1,115 20182019202020212022 $1,090
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48801.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,111 -
2019 $1,109 -0.2%
2020 $1,097 -1.1%
2021 $1,109 +1.1%
2022 $1,090 -1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,103
Premium Range
$1,090 - $1,111
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48801

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 48801?
At just the 14th national percentile, #592 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 48801 (Alma, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,090 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alma, MI?
In ZIP 48801, insurers report a 42.8% loss ratio, a 3.83% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48801 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48801 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,090/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48801?
ZIP 48801 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.70% in Michigan, a drop of 66.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48801 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48801 have ranged from $1,090 to $1,111, with a 5-year average of $1,103. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 48801 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48801 runs 12% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,090/yr), ranking #592 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.