ZIP 49011 · Calhoun County

Athens, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49011, Athens, Michigan.

32.0%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#445 of 911
Michigan rank
27
Policies

The verdict

Athens, MI (ZIP 49011) averages $1,176/yr for homeowners insurance, 34% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 21st percentile nationally.

$1,176
Avg premium (2022)
-34%
vs U.S. average
-3.0%
since 2018
21st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,176/yr
-3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.22%
Avg severity: $5,218
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-75.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49011 (Athens, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49011 (Athens, MI) runs $1,176 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 27 reported policies. That is 34% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 21st percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 5% below, ranking #445 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Warren (ZIP 48093) at $1,176, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 7.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,218. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.41% in this ZIP, a drop of 75.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 3.0% through 2022, ranging $1,176 to $1,214 with a 5-year average of $1,195, an annualized rate of -0.8% 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 49011 Compares

vs National Average
$1,176 vs $1,776
34% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,176 vs $1,233
5% below state avg
National Percentile
21th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49011, 2018–2022

$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,176
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49011.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,212 -
2019 $1,180 -2.7%
2020 $1,193 +1.1%
2021 $1,214 +1.7%
2022 $1,176 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,195
Premium Range
$1,176 - $1,214
Annual Change Rate
-0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49011

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 49011?
At the 21st percentile nationally, #445 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 49011 (Athens, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,176 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Athens, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49011: claims frequency (7.22%), loss ratio (32.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 21st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49011 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49011 lands in the 21st percentile: its $1,176/yr average is 34% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49011?
Insurers decline to renew 0.41% of policies in ZIP 49011 in Michigan, a drop of 75.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49011 over 5 years?
ZIP 49011 premiums spanned $1,176 to $1,214 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,195. The annualized change rate is -0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49011 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49011 runs 5% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,176/yr), ranking #445 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.