ZIP 49116 · Berrien County

Lakeside, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49116, Lakeside, Michigan.

65.5%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#13 of 911
Michigan rank
72
Policies

The verdict

Lakeside, MI (ZIP 49116) averages $2,610/yr for homeowners insurance, 47% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally.

$2,610
Avg premium (2022)
+47%
vs U.S. average
+10.6%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,610/yr
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.58%
Avg severity: $30,607
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-38.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49116 (Lakeside, MI)

ZIP 49116 (Lakeside, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,610 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 72 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49116 comes in 47% above, the 91st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 112% above that figure, ranking #13 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Detroit (ZIP 48221) at $2,592, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 65.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49116. About 5.58% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,607. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.49% in this ZIP, a drop of 38.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49116 premiums risen 10.6%, spanning $2,359 to $2,610 (five-year average: $2,518), an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 49116 Compares

vs National Average
$2,610 vs $1,776
47% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$2,610 vs $1,233
112% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49116, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,610
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49116.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,359 -
2019 $2,440 +3.4%
2020 $2,577 +5.6%
2021 $2,604 +1.1%
2022 $2,610 +0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,518
Premium Range
$2,359 - $2,610
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49116

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 49116?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 49116 (Lakeside, MI): $2,610/year as of 2022, the 91st national percentile, #13 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +10.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lakeside, MI?
In ZIP 49116, insurers report a 65.5% loss ratio, a 5.58% claims frequency, and a 0.49% nonrenewal rate, the 91st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49116 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49116 premiums of $2,610/yr are 47% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49116?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49116 is 0.49%, a drop of 38.0% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49116 over 5 years?
ZIP 49116 premiums spanned $2,359 to $2,610 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,518. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49116 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49116 has an average premium of $2,610/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 112% above the state average, ranking #13 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.