ZIP 49331 · Kent County

Lowell, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49331, Lowell, Michigan.

59.6%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#480 of 911
Michigan rank
71
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49331 (Lowell, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,159/yr, 20th percentile nationally, 35% below the U.S. norm.

$1,159
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
-1.2%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,159/yr
-1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.81%
Avg severity: $18,148
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
-79.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49331 (Lowell, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49331 (Lowell, MI) pay an average of $1,159 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 71 reported policies. That is 35% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 6% (below), ranking #480 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Corunna (ZIP 48817) at $1,159, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49331 is 59.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.81%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,148. Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 49331 at expiration, a drop of 79.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49331 premiums fallen 1.2%, spanning $1,143 to $1,173 (five-year average: $1,160), an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 49331 Compares

vs National Average
$1,159 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,159 vs $1,233
6% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49331, 2018–2022

$1,140$1,150$1,160$1,170$1,180 20182019202020212022 $1,159
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49331.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,173 -
2019 $1,164 -0.8%
2020 $1,160 -0.3%
2021 $1,143 -1.5%
2022 $1,159 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,160
Premium Range
$1,143 - $1,173
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49331

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

  • Put ZIP 49331 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 49331?
ZIP 49331 (Lowell, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 20th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,159 per year, #480 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lowell, MI?
In ZIP 49331, insurers report a 59.6% loss ratio, a 3.81% claims frequency, and a 0.72% nonrenewal rate, the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49331 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49331 premiums of $1,159/yr are 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49331?
Insurers decline to renew 0.72% of policies in ZIP 49331 in Michigan, a drop of 79.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49331 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49331 runs $1,143-$1,173 (5-year average $1,160). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49331 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49331 averages $1,159/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #480 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.