ZIP 49253 · Lenawee County

Manitou Beach, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49253, Manitou Beach, Michigan.

28.5%
Loss ratio
0.88%
Nonrenewal rate
#284 of 911
Michigan rank
49
Policies

The verdict

Manitou Beach, MI (ZIP 49253) averages $1,265/yr for homeowners insurance, 29% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 28th percentile nationally.

$1,265
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+3.6%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,265/yr
+3.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.27%
Avg severity: $8,458
Nonrenewal Rate
0.88%
-44.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49253 (Manitou Beach, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49253 (Manitou Beach, MI) at $1,265 per year for 2022 across approximately 49 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 3% above that figure, ranking #284 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Albion (ZIP 49224) at $1,266, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49253. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.27%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,458. Insurers decline to renew 0.88% of policies in ZIP 49253 at expiration, a drop of 44.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49253 have risen by 3.6%, ranging from $1,214 to $1,265 with a five-year average of $1,236, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 49253 Compares

vs National Average
$1,265 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,265 vs $1,233
3% above state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49253, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,265
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49253.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,221 -
2019 $1,214 -0.6%
2020 $1,232 +1.5%
2021 $1,246 +1.2%
2022 $1,265 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,236
Premium Range
$1,214 - $1,265
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49253

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 49253 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 49253?
ZIP 49253 (Manitou Beach, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,265 per year as of 2022 (28th percentile, #284 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +3.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Manitou Beach, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49253: a claims frequency of 4.27%, a loss ratio of 28.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.88%, placing this ZIP in the 28th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49253 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49253 premiums of $1,265/yr are 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49253?
ZIP 49253 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.88% in Michigan, a drop of 44.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49253 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49253 runs $1,214-$1,265 (5-year average $1,236). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 49253 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49253 averages $1,265/yr, 3% above that figure, ranking #284 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.