ZIP 49116 · Berrien County

Lakeside, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49116, Lakeside, Michigan averages $2,610/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 49116 (Lakeside, MI) is #2,394 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #17,972 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$2,610
Avg premium (2022)
#2,394
of 25,593 on premium
#17,972
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
91st
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
44/100
49116 - Lakeside, MI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,610/yr
Avg premium, 9th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A-
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
81.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
98.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 49116's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,610 Higher than most more expensive than 91% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 49116. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Michigan, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 49116; crosshairs: Michigan averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$630.9$1373.1$2115.3$2857.5$3599.70.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 48627 · Higgins Lake $766/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 49548 · Grand Rapids $864/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49818 · Cornell $888/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 48725 · Caseville $905/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 49643 · Interlochen $927/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 49781 · Saint Ignace $938/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 49309 · Bitely $953/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 48635 · Lupton $965/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 49415 · Fruitport $986/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49866 · Negaunee $998/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 49660 · Manistee $1,015/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 49774 · Pickford $1,028/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 48612 · Beaverton $1,039/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49650 · Lake Ann $1,050/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 49006 · Kalamazoo $1,065/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 49525 · Grand Rapids $1,074/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 48180 · Taylor $1,085/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 49403 · Conklin $1,096/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 48657 · Sanford $1,111/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 49037 · Battle Creek $1,121/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 49437 · Montague $1,134/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 48198 · Ypsilanti $1,141/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 49082 · Quincy $1,153/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 48083 · Troy $1,167/yr · 2.09%
  • ZIP 48093 · Warren $1,176/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 49347 · Trufant $1,182/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 48074 · Smiths Creek $1,190/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 49042 · Constantine $1,203/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 48191 · Willis $1,210/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49686 · Traverse City $1,219/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 48067 · Royal Oak $1,231/yr · 2.47%
  • ZIP 49057 · Hartford $1,241/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 48741 · Kingston $1,258/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 48049 · North Street $1,271/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 49248 · Jasper $1,285/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 48336 · Farmington $1,302/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 48420 · Clio $1,317/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 48038 · Clinton Township $1,329/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 49095 · Vandalia $1,342/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 48054 · East China $1,362/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 48111 · Belleville $1,378/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 48164 · New Boston $1,403/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 48439 · Grand Blanc $1,464/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 49770 · Petoskey $1,528/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 48212 · Hamtramck $1,607/yr · 3.85%
  • ZIP 48348 · Clarkston $1,764/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 49654 · Leland $2,030/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 48238 · Detroit $2,390/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 49116 · Lakeside (this ZIP) $2,610/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 48202 · Detroit $3,465/yr · 2.65%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,610/yr
Above-median premium
+10.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.58%
Avg severity: $30,607
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

Berrien County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 81.7 (Relatively Moderate), 82nd percentile nationally and #12 of 83 Michigan counties - 65% above the state mean of 49.6. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 44.1 · Community Resilience 98.4. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 49116, 2018-2022

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Berrien County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49116 via FIPS 26021. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
81.7
Relatively Moderate · 82nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#12
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $6,271,371

Social Vulnerability Index 44.1 · Community Resilience 98.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Michigan for ZIP 49116

ZIP 49116's county NRI is 81.7 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Michigan containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,610/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.49% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 49116?
County NRI 81.7 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 49116 via Berrien County FIPS 26021. In-state rank #12 of 83; national percentile 82nd; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 49116

This ZIP's premiums run at the 91st national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.