ZIP 49004 · Kalamazoo County

Kalamazoo, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49004, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

39.6%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#667 of 911
Michigan rank
286
Policies

The verdict

Kalamazoo, MI (ZIP 49004) averages $1,043/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally.

$1,043
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,043/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.09%
Avg severity: $10,094
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-60.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49004 (Kalamazoo, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49004 (Kalamazoo, MI) at $1,043 per year for 2022 across approximately 286 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49004 comes in 41% below, the 11th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 15% below that figure, ranking #667 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Iron Mountain (ZIP 49801) at $1,043, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49004 is 39.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,094. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.66% in this ZIP, a drop of 60.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.3% through 2022, ranging $1,026 to $1,043 with a 5-year average of $1,031, 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 49004 Compares

vs National Average
$1,043 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,043 vs $1,233
15% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49004, 2018–2022

$1,025$1,030$1,035$1,040$1,045 20182019202020212022 $1,043
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49004.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,030 -
2019 $1,028 -0.2%
2020 $1,026 -0.2%
2021 $1,031 +0.5%
2022 $1,043 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,031
Premium Range
$1,026 - $1,043
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49004

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 49004?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49004 (Kalamazoo, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,043 per year as of 2022, just the 11th percentile nationally, #667 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kalamazoo, MI?
In ZIP 49004, insurers report a 39.6% loss ratio, a 4.09% claims frequency, and a 0.66% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49004 compared to the national average?
At $1,043/yr, ZIP 49004 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49004?
ZIP 49004 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.66% in Michigan, a drop of 60.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49004 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49004 runs $1,026-$1,043 (5-year average $1,031). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49004 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49004 averages $1,043/yr, 15% below that figure, ranking #667 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.