ZIP 49346 · Mecosta County

Stanwood, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49346, Stanwood, Michigan.

58.2%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#720 of 911
Michigan rank
32
Policies

The verdict

Stanwood, MI (ZIP 49346) averages $1,013/yr for homeowners insurance, 43% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally.

$1,013
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,013/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.71%
Avg severity: $15,876
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
-62.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49346 (Stanwood, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49346 (Stanwood, MI) at $1,013 per year for 2022 across approximately 32 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49346 in the 8th percentile, 43% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 18% below that figure, ranking #720 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Lansing (ZIP 48912) at $1,013, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49346 shows a 58.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.71% of policies in ZIP 49346 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,876. Insurers decline to renew 0.81% of policies in ZIP 49346 at expiration, a drop of 62.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.4% through 2022, ranging $1,001 to $1,027 with a 5-year average of $1,013, 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 49346 Compares

vs National Average
$1,013 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,013 vs $1,233
18% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49346, 2018–2022

$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030 20182019202020212022 $1,013
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49346.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,027 -
2019 $1,020 -0.6%
2020 $1,001 -1.9%
2021 $1,006 +0.5%
2022 $1,013 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,013
Premium Range
$1,001 - $1,027
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49346

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

  • Compare ZIP 49346 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 49346?
At just the 8th national percentile, #720 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49346 (Stanwood, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,013 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stanwood, MI?
In ZIP 49346, insurers report a 58.2% loss ratio, a 3.71% claims frequency, and a 0.81% nonrenewal rate, the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49346 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49346 premiums of $1,013/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49346?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49346 is 0.81%, a drop of 62.6% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49346 over 5 years?
ZIP 49346 premiums spanned $1,001 to $1,027 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,013. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49346 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49346 averages $1,013/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #720 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.