ZIP 49106 · Berrien County

Bridgman, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49106, Bridgman, Michigan.

27.1%
Loss ratio
0.66%
Nonrenewal rate
#276 of 911
Michigan rank
113
Policies

The verdict

At $1,273/yr, Bridgman, MI (ZIP 49106) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 28% below the U.S. average.

$1,273
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
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)
$1,273/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.45%
Avg severity: $9,986
Nonrenewal Rate
0.66%
-53.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49106 (Bridgman, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49106 (Bridgman, MI) at $1,273 per year for 2022 across approximately 113 reported policies. That is 28% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 29th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 3% above, ranking #276 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Mattawan (ZIP 49071) at $1,273, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 27.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.45% of policies in ZIP 49106 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,986. 0.66% of ZIP 49106 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 53.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49106 costs have risen 1.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,259 to a high of $1,285, 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 49106 Compares

vs National Average
$1,273 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,273 vs $1,233
3% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49106, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,260$1,270$1,280$1,290 20182019202020212022 $1,273
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49106.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,259 -
2019 $1,261 +0.1%
2020 $1,285 +1.9%
2021 $1,269 -1.2%
2022 $1,273 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,269
Premium Range
$1,259 - $1,285
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49106

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 49106?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49106 (Bridgman, MI) averages $1,273 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #276 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bridgman, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49106: claims frequency (3.45%), loss ratio (27.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.66%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49106 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49106 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,273/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49106?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49106 is 0.66%, a drop of 53.0% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49106 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49106 runs $1,259-$1,285 (5-year average $1,269). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49106 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49106 averages $1,273/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #276 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.