ZIP 49045 · Van Buren County

Decatur, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49045, Decatur, Michigan.

169.8%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#281 of 911
Michigan rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Decatur, MI (ZIP 49045) averages $1,267/yr for homeowners insurance, 29% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 29th percentile nationally.

$1,267
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+3.2%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,267/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
169.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
19.39%
Avg severity: $11,091
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
-29.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49045 (Decatur, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49045 (Decatur, MI) runs $1,267 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49045 comes in 29% below, the 29th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49045 is 3% above, ranking #281 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is South Rockwood (ZIP 48179) at $1,267, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 169.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 19.39% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,091. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.76%, a drop of 29.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49045 premiums risen 3.2%, spanning $1,227 to $1,267 (five-year average: $1,254), 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 49045 Compares

vs National Average
$1,267 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,267 vs $1,233
3% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49045, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270 20182019202020212022 $1,267
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49045.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,227 -
2019 $1,242 +1.3%
2020 $1,266 +1.9%
2021 $1,266 +0.0%
2022 $1,267 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,254
Premium Range
$1,227 - $1,267
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49045

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

  • Put ZIP 49045 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 49045?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49045 (Decatur, MI) averages $1,267 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #281 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Decatur, MI?
ZIP 49045 is running a loss ratio above 100% (169.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 19.39% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.76%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49045 compared to the national average?
At $1,267/yr, ZIP 49045 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49045?
Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 49045 in Michigan, a drop of 29.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49045 over 5 years?
ZIP 49045 premiums spanned $1,227 to $1,267 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,254. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49045 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49045 has an average premium of $1,267/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #281 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.