ZIP 49332 · Mecosta County

Mecosta, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49332, Mecosta, Michigan.

34.4%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#864 of 911
Michigan rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Mecosta, MI (ZIP 49332) averages $895/yr for homeowners insurance, 50% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally.

$895
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$895/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.92%
Avg severity: $7,852
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-60.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49332 (Mecosta, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49332 (Mecosta, MI) pay an average of $895 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 25 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% below that mark and lands in the 2nd national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49332 is 27% below, ranking #864 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is South Branch (ZIP 48761) at $895, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 34.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49332. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,852. Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 49332 at expiration, a drop of 60.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.8% through 2022, ranging $869 to $895 with a 5-year average of $881, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 49332 Compares

vs National Average
$895 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$895 vs $1,233
27% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49332, 2018–2022

$860$870$880$890$900 20182019202020212022 $895
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49332.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $879 -
2019 $889 +1.1%
2020 $869 -2.2%
2021 $871 +0.2%
2022 $895 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$881
Premium Range
$869 - $895
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49332

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

  • Compare ZIP 49332 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 49332?
ZIP 49332 (Mecosta, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 2nd percentile as of 2022, averaging $895 per year, #864 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mecosta, MI?
In ZIP 49332, insurers report a 34.4% loss ratio, a 3.92% claims frequency, and a 0.77% nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49332 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49332 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $895/yr average is 50% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49332?
ZIP 49332 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.77% in Michigan, a drop of 60.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49332 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49332 runs $869-$895 (5-year average $881). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 49332 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49332 averages $895/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #864 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.