ZIP 48831 · Clinton County

Elsie, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48831, Elsie, Michigan.

271.5%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#510 of 911
Michigan rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elsie, MI (ZIP 48831) runs $1,139/yr on average: the 18th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,139
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,139/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
271.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
19.51%
Avg severity: $15,842
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-72.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48831 (Elsie, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 48831 (Elsie, MI) runs $1,139 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 18 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48831 comes in 36% below, the 18th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #510 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Scottville (ZIP 49454) at $1,139, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 271.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 48831. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 19.51%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,842. Insurers decline to renew 0.61% of policies in ZIP 48831 at expiration, a drop of 72.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 2.2% through 2022, ranging $1,096 to $1,139 with a 5-year average of $1,117, 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 48831 Compares

vs National Average
$1,139 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,139 vs $1,233
8% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48831, 2018–2022

$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120$1,130$1,140$1,150 20182019202020212022 $1,139
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48831.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,114 -
2019 $1,096 -1.7%
2020 $1,105 +0.8%
2021 $1,133 +2.5%
2022 $1,139 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,117
Premium Range
$1,096 - $1,139
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48831

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 48831 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 48831?
At just the 18th national percentile, #510 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 48831 (Elsie, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,139 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elsie, MI?
ZIP 48831 is running a loss ratio above 100% (271.5%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 19.51% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.61%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48831 compared to the national average?
At $1,139/yr, ZIP 48831 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48831?
ZIP 48831 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.61% in Michigan, a drop of 72.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48831 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48831 runs $1,096-$1,139 (5-year average $1,117). The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 48831 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48831 runs 8% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,139/yr), ranking #510 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.