ZIP 48855 · Livingston County

Howell, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48855, Howell, Michigan.

75.6%
Loss ratio
1.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#282 of 911
Michigan rank
62
Policies

The verdict

Howell, MI (ZIP 48855) averages $1,266/yr for homeowners insurance, 29% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally.

$1,266
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
-3.0%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,266/yr
-3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
75.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.07%
Avg severity: $23,508
Nonrenewal Rate
1.16%
-74.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48855 (Howell, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48855 (Howell, MI) at $1,266 per year for 2022 across approximately 62 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48855 comes in 29% below, the 28th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #282 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Albion (ZIP 49224) at $1,266, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 75.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 48855. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,508. Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 48855 at expiration, a drop of 74.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48855 have fallen by 3.0%, ranging from $1,266 to $1,305 with a five-year average of $1,286, an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 48855 Compares

vs National Average
$1,266 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,266 vs $1,233
3% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48855, 2018–2022

$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310 20182019202020212022 $1,266
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48855.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,305 -
2019 $1,291 -1.1%
2020 $1,292 +0.1%
2021 $1,275 -1.3%
2022 $1,266 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,286
Premium Range
$1,266 - $1,305
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48855

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

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 48855?
ZIP 48855 (Howell, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,266 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #282 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed -3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Howell, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48855: a claims frequency of 4.07%, a loss ratio of 75.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.16%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48855 compared to the national average?
At $1,266/yr, ZIP 48855 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48855?
Insurers decline to renew 1.16% of policies in ZIP 48855 in Michigan, a drop of 74.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48855 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48855 have ranged from $1,266 to $1,305, with a 5-year average of $1,286. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 48855 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 48855 averages $1,266/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #282 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.