ZIP 49436 · Oceana County

Mears, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49436, Mears, Michigan.

11.0%
Loss ratio
0.27%
Nonrenewal rate
#743 of 911
Michigan rank
20
Policies

The verdict

At $993/yr, Mears, MI (ZIP 49436) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$993
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-2.2%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$993/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.55%
Avg severity: $4,295
Nonrenewal Rate
0.27%
-77.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49436 (Mears, MI)

ZIP 49436 (Mears, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $993 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 20 reported policies. That is 44% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 19% below, ranking #743 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Hubbard Lake (ZIP 49747) at $993, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 11.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49436. 2.55% of policies in ZIP 49436 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,295. Insurers decline to renew 0.27% of policies in ZIP 49436 at expiration, a drop of 77.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49436 have fallen by 2.2%, ranging from $982 to $1,023 with a five-year average of $1,002, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 49436 Compares

vs National Average
$993 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$993 vs $1,233
19% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49436, 2018–2022

$970$980$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030 20182019202020212022 $993
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49436.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,015 -
2019 $1,023 +0.8%
2020 $982 -4.0%
2021 $995 +1.3%
2022 $993 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,002
Premium Range
$982 - $1,023
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49436

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

  • Compare ZIP 49436 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 49436?
At just the 7th national percentile, #743 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49436 (Mears, MI) pay a comparatively low $993 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mears, MI?
In ZIP 49436, insurers report a 11.0% loss ratio, a 2.55% claims frequency, and a 0.27% nonrenewal rate, the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49436 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49436 lands in the 7th percentile: its $993/yr average is 44% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49436?
Insurers decline to renew 0.27% of policies in ZIP 49436 in Michigan, a drop of 77.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49436 over 5 years?
ZIP 49436 premiums spanned $982 to $1,023 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,002. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49436 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49436 averages $993/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #743 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.