ZIP 49012 · Kalamazoo County

Augusta, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49012, Augusta, Michigan.

25.7%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#152 of 911
Michigan rank
41
Policies

The verdict

At $1,377/yr, Augusta, MI (ZIP 49012) sits in the 37th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,377
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,377/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.11%
Avg severity: $6,939
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
-53.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49012 (Augusta, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49012 (Augusta, MI) runs $1,377 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 41 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49012 comes in 22% below, the 37th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 12% above, ranking #152 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Galien (ZIP 49113) at $1,377, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 25.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49012. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,939. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.88% in this ZIP, a drop of 53.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49012 premiums risen 3.4%, spanning $1,318 to $1,380 (five-year average: $1,355), 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 49012 Compares

vs National Average
$1,377 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,377 vs $1,233
12% above state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49012, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,377
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49012.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,331 -
2019 $1,318 -1.0%
2020 $1,372 +4.1%
2021 $1,380 +0.6%
2022 $1,377 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,355
Premium Range
$1,318 - $1,380
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49012

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 49012?
At the 37th percentile nationally, #152 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 49012 (Augusta, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,377 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Augusta, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49012: claims frequency (5.11%), loss ratio (25.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.88%), together placing this ZIP at the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49012 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49012 lands in the 37th percentile: its $1,377/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49012?
Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 49012 in Michigan, a drop of 53.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49012 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49012 have ranged from $1,318 to $1,380, with a 5-year average of $1,355. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49012 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49012 runs 12% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,377/yr), ranking #152 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.