ZIP 48811 · Montcalm County

Carson City, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 48811, Carson City, Michigan averages $1,174/yr.

133.2%
Loss ratio
1.13%
Nonrenewal rate
#452 of 911
Michigan rank
34
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48811 (Carson City, MI) is #20,222 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #8,327 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,174
Avg premium (2022)
#20,222
of 25,593 on premium
#8,327
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
21st
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

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
59/100
48811 - Carson City, 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+
$1,174/yr
Avg premium, 79th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
56.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
74.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 48811's premium sits nationally

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

$1,174 Among the lowest lower than 79% 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 48811. 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 48811; 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 48811 · Carson City (this ZIP) $1,174/yr · 1.13%
  • ZIP 48093 · Warren $1,176/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 49347 · Trufant $1,182/yr · 2.23%
  • 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)
$1,174/yr
Below-median premium
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
133.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.07%
Avg severity: $30,873
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-67.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48811 (Carson City, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48811 (Carson City, MI) at $1,174 per year for 2022 across approximately 34 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48811 in the 21st percentile, 34% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #452 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Howard City (ZIP 49329) at $1,174, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48811 is 133.2%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,873. 1.13% of ZIP 48811 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 67.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48811 premiums risen 4.3%, spanning $1,126 to $1,174 (five-year average: $1,140), an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

Montcalm County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 56.9 (Relatively Low), the 57th national percentile and #36 of 83 Michigan counties (15% above the 49.6 state mean). Dominant hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 38.9 · Community Resilience 74.9. 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 48811 Compares

vs National Average
$1,174 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,174 vs $1,233
5% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48811, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,174
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48811.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,126 -
2019 $1,126 +0.0%
2020 $1,143 +1.5%
2021 $1,130 -1.1%
2022 $1,174 +3.9%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 48811 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,140
Premium Range
$1,126 - $1,174
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Montcalm County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 48811 via FIPS 26117. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
56.9
Relatively Low · 57th national percentile
In-state county rank
#36
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $3,323,564

Social Vulnerability Index 38.9 · Community Resilience 74.9

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 48811

ZIP 48811's county NRI is 56.9 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Michigan containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,174/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.13% 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 48811?
At the 21st percentile nationally, #452 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 48811 (Carson City, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,174 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Carson City, MI?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 48811: a claims frequency of 5.07% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.13%, against a loss ratio above 100% (133.2%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48811 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 48811 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,174/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48811?
ZIP 48811 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.13% in Michigan, a drop of 67.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48811 over 5 years?
ZIP 48811 premiums spanned $1,126 to $1,174 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,140. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48811 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48811 runs 5% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,174/yr), ranking #452 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 48811?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 48811 (Montcalm) is 56.9 - #36/83 in Michigan, 57th national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 48811

This ZIP's premiums run at the 21st 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.