ZIP 49057 · Van Buren County

Hartford, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49057, Hartford, Michigan.

215.5%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#318 of 911
Michigan rank
51
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49057 (Hartford, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,241/yr, 27th percentile nationally, 30% below the U.S. norm.

$1,241
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,241/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
215.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
21.86%
Avg severity: $12,235
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
+0.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49057 (Hartford, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49057 (Hartford, MI) pay an average of $1,241 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 51 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #318 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Williamsburg (ZIP 49690) at $1,241, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 215.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 21.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,235. 0.84% of ZIP 49057 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 0.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49057 have risen by 3.9%, ranging from $1,195 to $1,247 with a five-year average of $1,228, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 49057 Compares

vs National Average
$1,241 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,241 vs $1,233
1% above state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49057, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,241
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49057.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,195 -
2019 $1,211 +1.4%
2020 $1,246 +2.8%
2021 $1,247 +0.1%
2022 $1,241 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,228
Premium Range
$1,195 - $1,247
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49057

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

  • Compare ZIP 49057 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 49057?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49057 (Hartford, MI) averages $1,241 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 27th percentile, #318 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hartford, MI?
ZIP 49057 is running a loss ratio above 100% (215.5%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 21.86% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49057 compared to the national average?
At $1,241/yr, ZIP 49057 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49057?
Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 49057 in Michigan, a rise of 0.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49057 over 5 years?
ZIP 49057 premiums spanned $1,195 to $1,247 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,228. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 49057 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49057 runs 1% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,241/yr), ranking #318 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.