ZIP 49245 · Calhoun County

Homer, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49245, Homer, Michigan.

83.6%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#374 of 911
Michigan rank
19
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49245 (Homer, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,209/yr, 24th percentile nationally, 32% below the U.S. norm.

$1,209
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,209/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
83.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.41%
Avg severity: $22,927
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
+3.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49245 (Homer, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49245 (Homer, MI) runs $1,209 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 19 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #374 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Center Line (ZIP 48015) at $1,208, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49245 is 83.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.41% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,927. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.96%, a rise of 3.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49245 have fallen by 2.5%, ranging from $1,202 to $1,252 with a five-year average of $1,228, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 49245 Compares

vs National Average
$1,209 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,209 vs $1,233
2% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49245, 2018–2022

$1,180$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260 20182019202020212022 $1,209
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49245.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,240 -
2019 $1,252 +0.9%
2020 $1,238 -1.1%
2021 $1,202 -2.9%
2022 $1,209 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,228
Premium Range
$1,202 - $1,252
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49245

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 49245?
At the 24th percentile nationally, #374 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 49245 (Homer, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,209 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Homer, MI?
In ZIP 49245, insurers report a 83.6% loss ratio, a 4.41% claims frequency, and a 0.96% nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49245 compared to the national average?
At $1,209/yr, ZIP 49245 runs 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49245?
Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 49245 in Michigan, a rise of 3.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49245 over 5 years?
ZIP 49245 premiums spanned $1,202 to $1,252 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,228. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49245 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49245 has an average premium of $1,209/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average, ranking #374 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.