ZIP 49038 · Berrien County

Coloma, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49038, Coloma, Michigan.

74.3%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#263 of 911
Michigan rank
95
Policies

The verdict

At $1,283/yr, Coloma, MI (ZIP 49038) sits in the 30th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,283
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+1.2%
since 2018
30th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,283/yr
+1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
74.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.46%
Avg severity: $17,440
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
-34.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49038 (Coloma, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49038 (Coloma, MI) pay an average of $1,283 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 95 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49038 comes in 28% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #263 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Silverwood (ZIP 48760) at $1,283, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 74.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,440. 0.98% of ZIP 49038 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 34.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.2% through 2022, ranging $1,253 to $1,303 with a 5-year average of $1,278, 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 49038 Compares

vs National Average
$1,283 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,283 vs $1,233
4% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49038, 2018–2022

$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,283
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49038.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,268 -
2019 $1,253 -1.2%
2020 $1,303 +4.0%
2021 $1,282 -1.6%
2022 $1,283 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,278
Premium Range
$1,253 - $1,303
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49038

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 49038?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49038 (Coloma, MI) averages $1,283 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 30th percentile, #263 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Coloma, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49038: claims frequency (5.46%), loss ratio (74.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.98%), together placing this ZIP at the 30th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49038 compared to the national average?
At $1,283/yr, ZIP 49038 runs 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 30th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49038?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49038 is 0.98%, a drop of 34.9% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49038 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49038 runs $1,253-$1,303 (5-year average $1,278). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49038 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49038 runs 4% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,283/yr), ranking #263 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.