ZIP 48888 · Montcalm County

Stanton, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48888, Stanton, Michigan.

98.1%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#581 of 911
Michigan rank
27
Policies

The verdict

At $1,096/yr, Stanton, MI (ZIP 48888) sits in the 15th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 38% below the U.S. average.

$1,096
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+0.5%
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)
$1,096/yr
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
98.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.78%
Avg severity: $22,476
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-74.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48888 (Stanton, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48888 (Stanton, MI) at $1,096 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48888 in the 15th percentile, 38% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48888 is 11% below, ranking #581 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Conklin (ZIP 49403) at $1,096, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 48888 shows a 98.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,476. Insurers decline to renew 0.46% of policies in ZIP 48888 at expiration, a drop of 74.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 48888 costs have risen 0.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,084 to a high of $1,102, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 48888 Compares

vs National Average
$1,096 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,096 vs $1,233
11% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48888, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,085$1,090$1,095$1,100$1,105 20182019202020212022 $1,096
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48888.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,090 -
2019 $1,102 +1.1%
2020 $1,084 -1.7%
2021 $1,085 +0.1%
2022 $1,096 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,091
Premium Range
$1,084 - $1,102
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48888

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

  • Compare ZIP 48888 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 48888?
ZIP 48888 (Stanton, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,096 per year, #581 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stanton, MI?
In ZIP 48888, insurers report a 98.1% loss ratio, a 4.78% claims frequency, and a 0.46% nonrenewal rate, the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48888 compared to the national average?
At $1,096/yr, ZIP 48888 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48888?
ZIP 48888 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.46% in Michigan, a drop of 74.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48888 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 48888 runs $1,084-$1,102 (5-year average $1,091). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 48888 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48888 has an average premium of $1,096/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #581 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.