ZIP 49268 · Lenawee County

Palmyra, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49268, Palmyra, Michigan.

76.4%
Loss ratio
1.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#168 of 911
Michigan rank
18
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Palmyra, MI (ZIP 49268) runs $1,362/yr on average: the 36th percentile nationally and 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,362
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+7.3%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,362/yr
+7.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
76.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.52%
Avg severity: $23,027
Nonrenewal Rate
1.69%
-7.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49268 (Palmyra, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49268 (Palmyra, MI) pay an average of $1,362 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49268 comes in 23% below, the 36th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 10% above, ranking #168 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is East China (ZIP 48054) at $1,362, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 76.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,027. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.69% in this ZIP, a drop of 7.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49268 costs have risen 7.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,270 to a high of $1,362, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 49268 Compares

vs National Average
$1,362 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,362 vs $1,233
10% above state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49268, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,362
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49268.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,270 -
2019 $1,296 +2.0%
2020 $1,355 +4.5%
2021 $1,284 -5.2%
2022 $1,362 +6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,313
Premium Range
$1,270 - $1,362
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49268

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 49268?
ZIP 49268 (Palmyra, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,362 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #168 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +7.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Palmyra, MI?
In ZIP 49268, insurers report a 76.4% loss ratio, a 4.52% claims frequency, and a 1.69% nonrenewal rate, the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49268 compared to the national average?
At $1,362/yr, ZIP 49268 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49268?
ZIP 49268 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.69% in Michigan, a drop of 7.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49268 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49268 have ranged from $1,270 to $1,362, with a 5-year average of $1,313. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49268 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49268 runs 10% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,362/yr), ranking #168 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.