ZIP 48885 · Montcalm County

Sidney, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 48885, Sidney, Michigan.

4.0%
Loss ratio
0.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#538 of 911
Michigan rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 48885 (Sidney, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,121/yr, 17th percentile nationally, 37% below the U.S. norm.

$1,121
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
-6.5%
since 2018
17th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,121/yr
-6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.69%
Avg severity: $1,656
Nonrenewal Rate
0.54%
-4.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 48885 (Sidney, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 48885 (Sidney, MI) at $1,121 per year for 2022 across approximately 21 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 48885 in the 17th percentile, 37% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #538 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Lake Odessa (ZIP 48849) at $1,122, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 48885 is 4.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.69% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $1,656. 0.54% of ZIP 48885 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 4.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 48885 have fallen by 6.5%, ranging from $1,121 to $1,202 with a five-year average of $1,178, an annualized rate of -1.7% 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 48885 Compares

vs National Average
$1,121 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,121 vs $1,233
9% below state avg
National Percentile
17th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 48885, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,121
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 48885.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,199 -
2019 $1,195 -0.4%
2020 $1,202 +0.6%
2021 $1,171 -2.5%
2022 $1,121 -4.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,178
Premium Range
$1,121 - $1,202
Annual Change Rate
-1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 48885

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

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 48885?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 48885 (Sidney, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,121 per year as of 2022, just the 17th percentile nationally, #538 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sidney, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 48885: a claims frequency of 2.69%, a loss ratio of 4.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.54%, placing this ZIP in the 17th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 48885 compared to the national average?
ZIP 48885 premiums of $1,121/yr are 37% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 17th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 48885?
ZIP 48885 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.54% in Michigan, a drop of 4.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 48885 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 48885 have ranged from $1,121 to $1,202, with a 5-year average of $1,178. The annualized change rate is -1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 48885 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 48885 runs 9% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,121/yr), ranking #538 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.