ZIP 48865 · Ionia County

Orleans, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48865, Orleans, Michigan.

123.6%
Loss ratio
0.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#566 of 911
Michigan rank
32
Policies

The verdict

At $1,105/yr, Orleans, MI (ZIP 48865) sits in the 15th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,105
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
-9.6%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,105/yr
-9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
123.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.92%
Avg severity: $19,744
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
-88.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48865 (Orleans, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48865 (Orleans, MI) at $1,105 per year for 2022 across approximately 32 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48865 in the 15th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48865 is 10% below, ranking #566 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Coleman (ZIP 48618) at $1,105, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48865 shows a 123.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,744. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.31%, a drop of 88.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 48865 premiums fallen 9.6%, spanning $1,105 to $1,223 (five-year average: $1,155), an annualized rate of -2.5% 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 48865 Compares

vs National Average
$1,105 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,105 vs $1,233
10% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48865, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,105
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48865.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,223 -
2019 $1,209 -1.1%
2020 $1,113 -8.0%
2021 $1,127 +1.2%
2022 $1,105 -1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,155
Premium Range
$1,105 - $1,223
Annual Change Rate
-2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48865

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

  • Compare ZIP 48865 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that 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 48865?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48865 (Orleans, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,105 per year as of 2022, just the 15th percentile nationally, #566 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Orleans, MI?
Insurers in ZIP 48865 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 123.6%, alongside a claims frequency of 6.92% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.31%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48865 compared to the national average?
At $1,105/yr, ZIP 48865 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48865?
Insurers decline to renew 0.31% of policies in ZIP 48865 in Michigan, a drop of 88.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48865 over 5 years?
ZIP 48865 premiums spanned $1,105 to $1,223 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,155. The annualized change rate is -2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 48865 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48865 runs 10% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,105/yr), ranking #566 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.