ZIP 49405 · Mason County

Custer, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49405, Custer, Michigan.

44.1%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#641 of 911
Michigan rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49405 (Custer, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,062/yr, 12th percentile nationally, 40% below the U.S. norm.

$1,062
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,062/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.09%
Avg severity: $9,195
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
-55.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49405 (Custer, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49405 (Custer, MI) runs $1,062 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49405 in the 12th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 14% below, ranking #641 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Warren (ZIP 48092) at $1,062, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 44.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.09% of policies in ZIP 49405 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,195. 0.76% of ZIP 49405 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 55.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49405 premiums risen 6.7%, spanning $995 to $1,062 (five-year average: $1,019), an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 49405 Compares

vs National Average
$1,062 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,062 vs $1,233
14% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49405, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,062
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49405.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $995 -
2019 $1,004 +0.9%
2020 $1,026 +2.2%
2021 $1,007 -1.9%
2022 $1,062 +5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,019
Premium Range
$995 - $1,062
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49405

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

  • Put ZIP 49405 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 49405?
At just the 12th national percentile, #641 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49405 (Custer, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,062 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Custer, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49405: claims frequency (5.09%), loss ratio (44.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.76%), together placing this ZIP at the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49405 compared to the national average?
At $1,062/yr, ZIP 49405 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 12th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49405?
Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 49405 in Michigan, a drop of 55.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49405 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49405 have ranged from $995 to $1,062, with a 5-year average of $1,019. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49405 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49405 averages $1,062/yr, 14% below that figure, ranking #641 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.