ZIP 49310 · Isabella County

Blanchard, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49310, Blanchard, Michigan.

23.2%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#428 of 911
Michigan rank
13
Policies

The verdict

Blanchard, MI (ZIP 49310) averages $1,182/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 22nd percentile nationally.

$1,182
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
-6.9%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,182/yr
-6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.73%
Avg severity: $5,803
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
-71.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49310 (Blanchard, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49310 (Blanchard, MI) pay an average of $1,182 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 13 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 33% below that mark and lands in the 22nd national percentile. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (below), ranking #428 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Ithaca (ZIP 48847) at $1,182, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 23.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49310. 4.73% of policies in ZIP 49310 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,803. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.90% in this ZIP, a drop of 71.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49310 premiums fallen 6.9%, spanning $1,152 to $1,270 (five-year average: $1,194), an annualized rate of -1.8% 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 49310 Compares

vs National Average
$1,182 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,182 vs $1,233
4% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49310, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,182
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49310.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,270 -
2019 $1,197 -5.7%
2020 $1,168 -2.5%
2021 $1,152 -1.4%
2022 $1,182 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,194
Premium Range
$1,152 - $1,270
Annual Change Rate
-1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49310

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 49310?
ZIP 49310 (Blanchard, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,182 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #428 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed -6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Blanchard, MI?
In ZIP 49310, insurers report a 23.2% loss ratio, a 4.73% claims frequency, and a 0.90% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49310 compared to the national average?
At $1,182/yr, ZIP 49310 runs 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49310?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49310 is 0.90%, a drop of 71.9% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49310 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49310 have ranged from $1,152 to $1,270, with a 5-year average of $1,194. The annualized change rate is -1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49310 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49310 averages $1,182/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #428 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.