ZIP 49043 · Van Buren County

Covert, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49043, Covert, Michigan.

105.2%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#84 of 911
Michigan rank
29
Policies

The verdict

Covert, MI (ZIP 49043) averages $1,565/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 51st percentile nationally.

$1,565
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
-4.4%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,565/yr
-4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
105.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.07%
Avg severity: $32,445
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
-8.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49043 (Covert, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49043 (Covert, MI) runs $1,565 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 29 reported policies. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 51st percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 27% (above), ranking #84 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Flint (ZIP 48532) at $1,566, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 105.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 49043. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.07%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $32,445. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.61%, a drop of 8.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49043 costs have fallen 4.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,524 to a high of $1,637, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 49043 Compares

vs National Average
$1,565 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,565 vs $1,233
27% above state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49043, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,565
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49043.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,637 -
2019 $1,524 -6.9%
2020 $1,579 +3.6%
2021 $1,561 -1.1%
2022 $1,565 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,573
Premium Range
$1,524 - $1,637
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49043

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 49043 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 49043?
At the 51st percentile nationally, #84 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 49043 (Covert, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,565 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Covert, MI?
Insurers in ZIP 49043 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 105.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 5.07% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.61%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49043 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49043 premiums of $1,565/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49043?
ZIP 49043 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.61% in Michigan, a drop of 8.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49043 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49043 have ranged from $1,524 to $1,637, with a 5-year average of $1,573. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49043 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49043 runs 27% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,565/yr), ranking #84 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.