ZIP 49078 · Allegan County

Otsego, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49078, Otsego, Michigan.

85.7%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#512 of 911
Michigan rank
71
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49078 (Otsego, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,137/yr, 18th percentile nationally, 36% below the U.S. norm.

$1,137
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,137/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
85.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.76%
Avg severity: $9,063
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
-50.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49078 (Otsego, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49078 (Otsego, MI) pay an average of $1,137 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 71 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 18th national percentile. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #512 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Big Bay (ZIP 49808) at $1,137, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 85.7%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 49078. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,063. 0.70% of ZIP 49078 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 50.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49078 premiums risen 0.3%, spanning $1,119 to $1,137 (five-year average: $1,132), an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 49078 Compares

vs National Average
$1,137 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,137 vs $1,233
8% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49078, 2018–2022

$1,115$1,120$1,125$1,130$1,135$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,137
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49078.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,134 -
2019 $1,132 -0.2%
2020 $1,137 +0.4%
2021 $1,119 -1.5%
2022 $1,137 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,132
Premium Range
$1,119 - $1,137
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49078

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

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 49078?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49078 (Otsego, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,137 per year as of 2022, just the 18th percentile nationally, #512 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Otsego, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49078: a claims frequency of 10.76%, a loss ratio of 85.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49078 compared to the national average?
At $1,137/yr, ZIP 49078 runs 36% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 18th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49078?
Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 49078 in Michigan, a drop of 50.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49078 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49078 have ranged from $1,119 to $1,137, with a 5-year average of $1,132. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49078 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49078 averages $1,137/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #512 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.