ZIP 48851 · Ionia County

Lyons, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48851, Lyons, Michigan.

10.0%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#525 of 911
Michigan rank
29
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48851 (Lyons, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,133/yr, 18th percentile nationally, 36% below the U.S. norm.

$1,133
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
-4.9%
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)
$1,133/yr
-4.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.14%
Avg severity: $5,303
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
-78.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48851 (Lyons, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 48851 (Lyons, MI) pay an average of $1,133 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 29 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 48851 comes in 36% below, the 18th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 48851 is 8% below, ranking #525 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Elmira (ZIP 49730) at $1,133, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48851 is 10.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.14% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,303. 0.71% of ZIP 48851 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 78.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.9% through 2022, ranging $1,133 to $1,191 with a 5-year average of $1,159, an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 48851 Compares

vs National Average
$1,133 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,133 vs $1,233
8% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48851, 2018–2022

$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,133
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48851.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,191 -
2019 $1,150 -3.5%
2020 $1,167 +1.5%
2021 $1,155 -1.0%
2022 $1,133 -1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,159
Premium Range
$1,133 - $1,191
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48851

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

  • Put ZIP 48851 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 48851?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48851 (Lyons, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,133 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #525 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -4.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lyons, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 48851: claims frequency (2.14%), loss ratio (10.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.71%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48851 compared to the national average?
At $1,133/yr, ZIP 48851 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48851?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 48851 in Michigan, a drop of 78.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48851 over 5 years?
ZIP 48851 premiums spanned $1,133 to $1,191 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,159. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 48851 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48851 runs 8% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,133/yr), ranking #525 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.