ZIP 49279 · Lenawee County

Sand Creek, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49279, Sand Creek, Michigan.

12.4%
Loss ratio
#271 of 911
Michigan rank
11
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49279 (Sand Creek, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,277/yr, 29th percentile nationally, 28% below the U.S. norm.

$1,277
Avg premium (2022)
-28%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,277/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.82%
Avg severity: $5,620
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49279 (Sand Creek, MI)

ZIP 49279 (Sand Creek, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,277 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49279 in the 29th percentile, 28% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 4% above that figure, ranking #271 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Laingsburg (ZIP 48848) at $1,277, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49279 shows a 12.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,620.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49279 have risen by 3.5%, ranging from $1,233 to $1,295 with a five-year average of $1,270, 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 49279 Compares

vs National Average
$1,277 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,277 vs $1,233
4% above state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49279, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,277
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49279.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,233 -
2019 $1,295 +5.0%
2020 $1,284 -0.8%
2021 $1,260 -1.9%
2022 $1,277 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,270
Premium Range
$1,233 - $1,295
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49279

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

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 49279?
At the 29th percentile nationally, #271 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 49279 (Sand Creek, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,277 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sand Creek, MI?
In ZIP 49279, insurers report a 12.4% loss ratio, a 2.82% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49279 compared to the national average?
At $1,277/yr, ZIP 49279 runs 28% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 29th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49279?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 49279 in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49279 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49279 have ranged from $1,233 to $1,295, with a 5-year average of $1,270. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 49279 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49279 has an average premium of $1,277/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #271 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.