ZIP 48811 · Montcalm County

Carson City, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48811, Carson City, Michigan.

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

The verdict

ZIP 48811 (Carson City, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,174/yr, 21st percentile nationally, 34% below the U.S. norm.

$1,174
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
+4.3%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,174/yr
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
133.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.07%
Avg severity: $30,873
Nonrenewal Rate
1.13%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 48811

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

  • Compare ZIP 48811 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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

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.

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