ZIP 49002 · Kalamazoo County

Portage, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49002, Portage, Michigan.

46.1%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#698 of 911
Michigan rank
410
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49002 (Portage, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,026/yr, 9th percentile nationally, 42% below the U.S. norm.

$1,026
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+1.4%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,026/yr
+1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.89%
Avg severity: $9,681
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-69.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49002 (Portage, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49002 (Portage, MI) pay an average of $1,026 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 410 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 42% below that mark and lands in the 9th national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49002 is 17% below, ranking #698 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Potterville (ZIP 48876) at $1,027, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49002 shows a 46.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.89% of policies in ZIP 49002 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,681. 0.77% of ZIP 49002 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 69.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.4% through 2022, ranging $998 to $1,026 with a 5-year average of $1,017, an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 49002 Compares

vs National Average
$1,026 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,026 vs $1,233
17% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49002, 2018–2022

$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030 20182019202020212022 $1,026
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49002.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,012 -
2019 $998 -1.4%
2020 $1,024 +2.6%
2021 $1,026 +0.1%
2022 $1,026 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,017
Premium Range
$998 - $1,026
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49002

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 49002?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49002 (Portage, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,026 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #698 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Portage, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49002: claims frequency (4.89%), loss ratio (46.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.77%), together placing this ZIP at the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49002 compared to the national average?
At $1,026/yr, ZIP 49002 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49002?
ZIP 49002 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in Michigan, a drop of 69.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49002 over 5 years?
ZIP 49002 premiums spanned $998 to $1,026 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,017. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49002 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49002 averages $1,026/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #698 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.