ZIP 49048 · Kalamazoo County

Kalamazoo, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49048, Kalamazoo, Michigan.

43.6%
Loss ratio
1.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#639 of 911
Michigan rank
259
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Kalamazoo, MI (ZIP 49048) runs $1,062/yr on average: the 12th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,062
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
-1.6%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,062/yr
-1.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.74%
Avg severity: $9,772
Nonrenewal Rate
1.15%
-59.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49048 (Kalamazoo, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49048 (Kalamazoo, MI) at $1,062 per year for 2022 across approximately 259 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49048 is 14% below, ranking #639 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Warren (ZIP 48092) at $1,062, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49048 is 43.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.74% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,772. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.15% in this ZIP, a drop of 59.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49048 premiums fallen 1.6%, spanning $1,051 to $1,079 (five-year average: $1,061), an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 49048 Compares

vs National Average
$1,062 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,062 vs $1,233
14% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49048, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090 20182019202020212022 $1,062
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49048.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,079 -
2019 $1,052 -2.5%
2020 $1,061 +0.9%
2021 $1,051 -1.0%
2022 $1,062 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,061
Premium Range
$1,051 - $1,079
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49048

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 49048?
ZIP 49048 (Kalamazoo, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 12th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,062 per year, #639 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kalamazoo, MI?
In ZIP 49048, insurers report a 43.6% loss ratio, a 4.74% claims frequency, and a 1.15% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49048 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49048 lands in the 12th percentile: its $1,062/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49048?
Insurers decline to renew 1.15% of policies in ZIP 49048 in Michigan, a drop of 59.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49048 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49048 runs $1,051-$1,079 (5-year average $1,061). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 49048 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49048 runs 14% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,062/yr), ranking #639 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.