ZIP 49332 · Mecosta County

Mecosta, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49332, Mecosta, Michigan averages $895/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Mecosta, MI (ZIP 49332) ranks #25,029 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($895/yr) but #13,404 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.77%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$895
Avg premium (2022)
#25,029
of 25,593 on premium
#13,404
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
2nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
63/100
49332 - Mecosta, MI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$895/yr
Avg premium, 98th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
69.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C+
62.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 49332's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$895 Among the lowest lower than 98% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 49332. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Michigan, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 49332; crosshairs: Michigan averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$630.9$1373.1$2115.3$2857.5$3599.70.0%1.0%2.0%3.0%4.0%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 48627 · Higgins Lake $766/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 49548 · Grand Rapids $864/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49818 · Cornell $888/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 49332 · Mecosta (this ZIP) $895/yr · 0.77%
  • ZIP 48725 · Caseville $905/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 49643 · Interlochen $927/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 49781 · Saint Ignace $938/yr · 0.20%
  • ZIP 49309 · Bitely $953/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 48635 · Lupton $965/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 49415 · Fruitport $986/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49866 · Negaunee $998/yr · 1.95%
  • ZIP 49660 · Manistee $1,015/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 49774 · Pickford $1,028/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 48612 · Beaverton $1,039/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 49650 · Lake Ann $1,050/yr · 0.52%
  • ZIP 49006 · Kalamazoo $1,065/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 49525 · Grand Rapids $1,074/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 48180 · Taylor $1,085/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 49403 · Conklin $1,096/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 48657 · Sanford $1,111/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 49037 · Battle Creek $1,121/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 49437 · Montague $1,134/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 48198 · Ypsilanti $1,141/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 49082 · Quincy $1,153/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 48083 · Troy $1,167/yr · 2.09%
  • ZIP 48093 · Warren $1,176/yr · 2.50%
  • ZIP 49347 · Trufant $1,182/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 48074 · Smiths Creek $1,190/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 49042 · Constantine $1,203/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 48191 · Willis $1,210/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 49686 · Traverse City $1,219/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 48067 · Royal Oak $1,231/yr · 2.47%
  • ZIP 49057 · Hartford $1,241/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 48741 · Kingston $1,258/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 48049 · North Street $1,271/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 49248 · Jasper $1,285/yr · 1.60%
  • ZIP 48336 · Farmington $1,302/yr · 1.73%
  • ZIP 48420 · Clio $1,317/yr · 1.19%
  • ZIP 48038 · Clinton Township $1,329/yr · 2.23%
  • ZIP 49095 · Vandalia $1,342/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 48054 · East China $1,362/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 48111 · Belleville $1,378/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 48164 · New Boston $1,403/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 48439 · Grand Blanc $1,464/yr · 1.43%
  • ZIP 49770 · Petoskey $1,528/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 48212 · Hamtramck $1,607/yr · 3.85%
  • ZIP 48348 · Clarkston $1,764/yr · 1.27%
  • ZIP 49654 · Leland $2,030/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 48238 · Detroit $2,390/yr · 1.72%
  • ZIP 48202 · Detroit $3,465/yr · 2.65%
Avg Premium (2022)
$895/yr
Below-median premium
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.92%
Avg severity: $7,852
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

High-band NRI for ZIP 49332's county (Mecosta): score 69.8, rating Relatively Low, hazard Strong Wind. That is #23 of 83 Michigan counties and the 70th national percentile (41% above the 49.6 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 64.2 · Community Resilience 62.0. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 49332, 2018-2022

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

Elevated FEMA NRI in Mecosta County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49332 via FIPS 26107. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
69.8
Relatively Low · 70th national percentile
In-state county rank
#23
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $11,347,223

Social Vulnerability Index 64.2 · Community Resilience 62.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Michigan for ZIP 49332

ZIP 49332's county NRI is 69.8 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Michigan containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($895/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.77% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 49332?
Mecosta County scores 69.8 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Low), 70th percentile nationally and #23 of 83 Michigan counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 49332

This ZIP's premiums run at the 2nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.