ZIP 49120 · Berrien County

Niles, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49120, Niles, Michigan.

46.1%
Loss ratio
0.93%
Nonrenewal rate
#333 of 911
Michigan rank
122
Policies

The verdict

Niles, MI (ZIP 49120) averages $1,234/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 26th percentile nationally.

$1,234
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,234/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $13,429
Nonrenewal Rate
0.93%
-64.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49120 (Niles, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49120 (Niles, MI) runs $1,234 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 122 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49120 in the 26th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 0% above, ranking #333 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Pinckney (ZIP 48169) at $1,234, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49120 is 46.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,429. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.93% in this ZIP, a drop of 64.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49120 costs have risen 5.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,176 to a high of $1,234, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 49120 Compares

vs National Average
$1,234 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,234 vs $1,233
0% above state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49120, 2018–2022

$1,160$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240 20182019202020212022 $1,234
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49120.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,176 -
2019 $1,180 +0.3%
2020 $1,204 +2.1%
2021 $1,210 +0.5%
2022 $1,234 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,201
Premium Range
$1,176 - $1,234
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49120

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

  • Compare ZIP 49120 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 49120?
ZIP 49120 (Niles, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,234 per year as of 2022 (26th percentile, #333 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Niles, MI?
In ZIP 49120, insurers report a 46.1% loss ratio, a 4.23% claims frequency, and a 0.93% nonrenewal rate, the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49120 compared to the national average?
At $1,234/yr, ZIP 49120 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49120?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49120 is 0.93%, a drop of 64.1% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49120 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49120 have ranged from $1,176 to $1,234, with a 5-year average of $1,201. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 49120 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49120 has an average premium of $1,234/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 0% above the state average, ranking #333 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.