ZIP 48832 Insurance Data
Elwell, Michigan · Gratiot County · 20 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 48832 (Elwell, MI)
ZIP 48832 (Elwell, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,162 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 6% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 48832 is 19.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,884.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48832 have fallen by 1.5%, ranging from $1,162 to $1,200 with a five-year average of $1,183 — an annualized rate of -0.4% per year. 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 48832 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,179 | — |
| 2019 | $1,200 | +1.8% |
| 2020 | $1,180 | -1.7% |
| 2021 | $1,194 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $1,162 | -2.7% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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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