ZIP 48843 · Livingston County

Howell, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 48843, Howell, Michigan averages $1,314/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Howell, MI (ZIP 48843) ranks #17,311 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,314/yr) but #8,574 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.10%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,314
Avg premium (2022)
#17,311
of 25,593 on premium
#8,574
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
32nd
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
55/100
48843 - Howell, 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-
$1,314/yr
Avg premium, 68th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
73.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
94.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 48843's premium sits nationally

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

$1,314 Lower than most lower than 68% 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 48843. 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 48843; 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 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 48843 · Howell (this ZIP) $1,314/yr · 1.10%
  • 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)
$1,314/yr
Below-median premium
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
87.4%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.34%
Avg severity: $18,126
Nonrenewal Rate
1.10%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Livingston County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 73.5 (Relatively Low), 73rd percentile nationally and #17 of 83 Michigan counties - 48% above the state mean of 49.6. Dominant mapped hazard: Tornado. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 94.8. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 48843

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Livingston County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 48843 via FIPS 26093. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
73.5
Relatively Low · 73rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $13,874,203

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 94.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 48843's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 48843: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Michigan. County hazard context (Livingston, NRI 73.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,314/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.10% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 48843?
County NRI 73.5 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 48843 via Livingston County FIPS 26093. In-state rank #17 of 83; national percentile 73rd; hazard Tornado.

What to do with ZIP 48843

This ZIP's premiums run at the 32nd 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.