ZIP 49437 · Muskegon County

Montague, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49437, Montague, Michigan.

42.0%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#522 of 911
Michigan rank
40
Policies

The verdict

Montague, MI (ZIP 49437) averages $1,134/yr for homeowners insurance, 36% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 18th percentile nationally.

$1,134
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+0.0%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,134/yr
+0.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
42.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.79%
Avg severity: $12,561
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
-41.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49437 (Montague, MI)

ZIP 49437 (Montague, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,134 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 40 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49437 comes in 36% below, the 18th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #522 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Shelby (ZIP 49455) at $1,134, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 42.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49437. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.79%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,561. Insurers decline to renew 0.47% of policies in ZIP 49437 at expiration, a drop of 41.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49437 premiums risen 0.0%, spanning $1,130 to $1,142 (five-year average: $1,135), an annualized rate of +0.0% 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 49437 Compares

vs National Average
$1,134 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,134 vs $1,233
8% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49437, 2018–2022

$1,125$1,130$1,135$1,140$1,145 20182019202020212022 $1,134
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49437.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,134 -
2019 $1,142 +0.7%
2020 $1,130 -1.0%
2021 $1,138 +0.7%
2022 $1,134 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,135
Premium Range
$1,130 - $1,142
Annual Change Rate
+0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49437

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 49437?
At just the 18th national percentile, #522 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49437 (Montague, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,134 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montague, MI?
In ZIP 49437, insurers report a 42.0% loss ratio, a 3.79% claims frequency, and a 0.47% nonrenewal rate, the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49437 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49437 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,134/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49437?
Insurers decline to renew 0.47% of policies in ZIP 49437 in Michigan, a drop of 41.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49437 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49437 have ranged from $1,130 to $1,142, with a 5-year average of $1,135. The annualized change rate is +0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 49437 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49437 runs 8% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,134/yr), ranking #522 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.