ZIP 48881 · Ionia County

Saranac, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48881, Saranac, Michigan.

72.7%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#505 of 911
Michigan rank
38
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Saranac, MI (ZIP 48881) runs $1,140/yr on average: the 18th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,140
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
-4.3%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,140/yr
-4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
72.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.07%
Avg severity: $26,970
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-87.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48881 (Saranac, MI)

ZIP 48881 (Saranac, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,140 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 38 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48881 in the 18th percentile, 36% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48881 is 8% below, ranking #505 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Mount Pleasant (ZIP 48858) at $1,140, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48881 shows a 72.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,970. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.42%, a drop of 87.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48881 costs have fallen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,140 to a high of $1,192, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 48881 Compares

vs National Average
$1,140 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,140 vs $1,233
8% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48881, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,140
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48881.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,192 -
2019 $1,158 -2.8%
2020 $1,162 +0.3%
2021 $1,172 +0.9%
2022 $1,140 -2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,165
Premium Range
$1,140 - $1,192
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48881

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 48881?
ZIP 48881 (Saranac, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,140 per year, #505 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saranac, MI?
In ZIP 48881, insurers report a 72.7% loss ratio, a 3.07% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48881 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48881 premiums of $1,140/yr are 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48881?
Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 48881 in Michigan, a drop of 87.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48881 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48881 have ranged from $1,140 to $1,192, with a 5-year average of $1,165. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48881 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48881 runs 8% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,140/yr), ranking #505 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.