ZIP 49234 · Jackson County

Clarklake, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49234, Clarklake, Michigan.

97.2%
Loss ratio
0.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#164 of 911
Michigan rank
45
Policies

The verdict

At $1,364/yr, Clarklake, MI (ZIP 49234) sits in the 36th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,364
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,364/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
97.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.24%
Avg severity: $21,258
Nonrenewal Rate
0.86%
-55.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49234 (Clarklake, MI)

ZIP 49234 (Clarklake, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,364 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 45 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 36th national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49234 is 11% above, ranking #164 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Macomb (ZIP 48042) at $1,363, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 97.2%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,258. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.86%, a drop of 55.5% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49234 premiums risen 0.3%, spanning $1,339 to $1,364 (five-year average: $1,352), 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 49234 Compares

vs National Average
$1,364 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,364 vs $1,233
11% above state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49234, 2018–2022

$1,330$1,340$1,350$1,360$1,370 20182019202020212022 $1,364
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49234.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,359 -
2019 $1,357 -0.2%
2020 $1,339 -1.3%
2021 $1,341 +0.2%
2022 $1,364 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,352
Premium Range
$1,339 - $1,364
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49234

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

  • Put ZIP 49234 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 49234?
At the 36th percentile nationally, #164 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 49234 (Clarklake, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,364 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Clarklake, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49234: a claims frequency of 6.24%, a loss ratio of 97.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.86%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49234 compared to the national average?
At $1,364/yr, ZIP 49234 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49234?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49234 is 0.86%, a drop of 55.5% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49234 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49234 have ranged from $1,339 to $1,364, with a 5-year average of $1,352. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49234 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49234 has an average premium of $1,364/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 11% above the state average, ranking #164 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.