ZIP 49050 · Barry County

Dowling, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49050, Dowling, Michigan.

23.2%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#395 of 911
Michigan rank
24
Policies

The verdict

Dowling, MI (ZIP 49050) averages $1,198/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 23rd percentile nationally.

$1,198
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
23rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,198/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.27%
Avg severity: $8,515
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
-44.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49050 (Dowling, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49050 (Dowling, MI) pay an average of $1,198 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. That is 33% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 23rd percentile nationally. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49050 is 3% below, ranking #395 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Montgomery (ZIP 49255) at $1,199, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 23.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49050. 3.27% of policies in ZIP 49050 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,515. Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 49050 at expiration, a drop of 44.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49050 costs have risen 1.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,173 to a high of $1,235, 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 49050 Compares

vs National Average
$1,198 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,198 vs $1,233
3% below state avg
National Percentile
23th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49050, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,198
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49050.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,185 -
2019 $1,190 +0.4%
2020 $1,173 -1.4%
2021 $1,235 +5.3%
2022 $1,198 -3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,196
Premium Range
$1,173 - $1,235
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49050

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

  • Compare ZIP 49050 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 49050?
ZIP 49050 (Dowling, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,198 per year as of 2022 (23rd percentile, #395 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dowling, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49050: claims frequency (3.27%), loss ratio (23.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.09%), together placing this ZIP at the 23rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49050 compared to the national average?
At $1,198/yr, ZIP 49050 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 23rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49050?
ZIP 49050 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.09% in Michigan, a drop of 44.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49050 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49050 have ranged from $1,173 to $1,235, with a 5-year average of $1,196. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49050 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49050 has an average premium of $1,198/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 3% below the state average, ranking #395 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.