ZIP 49434 · Ottawa County

Macatawa, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49434, Macatawa, Michigan.

20.8%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#43 of 911
Michigan rank
139
Policies

The verdict

At $1,937/yr, Macatawa, MI (ZIP 49434) sits in the 73rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,937
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+13.1%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,937/yr
+13.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.79%
Avg severity: $8,404
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-55.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49434 (Macatawa, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49434 (Macatawa, MI) runs $1,937 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 139 reported policies. That is 9% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 57% above that figure, ranking #43 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Harbor Springs (ZIP 49740) at $1,904, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49434 shows a 20.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.79% of policies in ZIP 49434 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,404. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.60%, a drop of 55.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49434 have risen by 13.1%, ranging from $1,713 to $1,937 with a five-year average of $1,812, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 49434 Compares

vs National Average
$1,937 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,937 vs $1,233
57% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49434, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,937
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49434.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,713 -
2019 $1,718 +0.3%
2020 $1,820 +5.9%
2021 $1,871 +2.8%
2022 $1,937 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,812
Premium Range
$1,713 - $1,937
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49434

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

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 49434?
At the 73rd percentile nationally, #43 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, ZIP 49434 (Macatawa, MI) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,937 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +13.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Macatawa, MI?
In ZIP 49434, insurers report a 20.8% loss ratio, a 4.79% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49434 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49434 premiums of $1,937/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49434?
Insurers decline to renew 0.60% of policies in ZIP 49434 in Michigan, a drop of 55.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49434 over 5 years?
ZIP 49434 premiums spanned $1,713 to $1,937 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,812. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49434 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49434 has an average premium of $1,937/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 57% above the state average, ranking #43 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.