ZIP 49309 · Newaygo County

Bitely, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49309, Bitely, Michigan.

49.3%
Loss ratio
0.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#794 of 911
Michigan rank
5
Policies

The verdict

Bitely, MI (ZIP 49309) averages $953/yr for homeowners insurance, 46% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally.

$953
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
+2.0%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$953/yr
+2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.11%
Avg severity: $15,083
Nonrenewal Rate
0.46%
-75.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49309 (Bitely, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49309 (Bitely, MI) pay an average of $953 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49309 is 23% below, ranking #794 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Fairview (ZIP 48621) at $953, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 49.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,083. Insurers decline to renew 0.46% of policies in ZIP 49309 at expiration, a drop of 75.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49309 have risen by 2.0%, ranging from $922 to $968 with a five-year average of $947, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 49309 Compares

vs National Average
$953 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$953 vs $1,233
23% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49309, 2018–2022

$900$920$940$960$980 20182019202020212022 $953
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49309.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $934 -
2019 $922 -1.3%
2020 $968 +5.0%
2021 $960 -0.9%
2022 $953 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$947
Premium Range
$922 - $968
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49309

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 49309?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49309 (Bitely, MI) is comparatively affordable at $953 per year as of 2022, just the 5th percentile nationally, #794 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bitely, MI?
In ZIP 49309, insurers report a 49.3% loss ratio, a 3.11% claims frequency, and a 0.46% nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49309 compared to the national average?
At $953/yr, ZIP 49309 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49309?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49309 is 0.46%, a drop of 75.9% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49309 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49309 have ranged from $922 to $968, with a 5-year average of $947. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 49309 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49309 runs 23% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $953/yr), ranking #794 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.