ZIP 48843 · Livingston County

Howell, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48843, Howell, Michigan.

87.4%
Loss ratio
1.10%
Nonrenewal rate
#227 of 911
Michigan rank
184
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Howell, MI (ZIP 48843) runs $1,314/yr on average: the 32nd percentile nationally and 26% below the U.S. average.

$1,314
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,314/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
87.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.34%
Avg severity: $18,126
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
-79.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48843 (Howell, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48843 (Howell, MI) pay an average of $1,314 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 184 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48843 in the 32nd percentile, 26% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 7% above, ranking #227 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Onondaga (ZIP 49264) at $1,314, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 87.4%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. About 6.34% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,126. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.10% in this ZIP, a drop of 79.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48843 have fallen by 2.5%, ranging from $1,295 to $1,348 with a five-year average of $1,319, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 48843 Compares

vs National Average
$1,314 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,314 vs $1,233
7% above state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48843, 2018–2022

$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,314
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48843.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,348 -
2019 $1,331 -1.2%
2020 $1,295 -2.7%
2021 $1,305 +0.8%
2022 $1,314 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,319
Premium Range
$1,295 - $1,348
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48843

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

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 48843?
ZIP 48843 (Howell, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,314 per year as of 2022 (32nd percentile, #227 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Howell, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48843: a claims frequency of 6.34%, a loss ratio of 87.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.10%, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48843 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48843 premiums of $1,314/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48843?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48843 is 1.10%, a drop of 79.4% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48843 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48843 have ranged from $1,295 to $1,348, with a 5-year average of $1,319. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 48843 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48843 averages $1,314/yr, 7% above that figure, ranking #227 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.