ZIP 49441 · Muskegon County

Muskegon, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49441, Muskegon, Michigan.

43.5%
Loss ratio
0.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#735 of 911
Michigan rank
645
Policies

The verdict

Muskegon, MI (ZIP 49441) averages $999/yr for homeowners insurance, 44% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 8th percentile nationally.

$999
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-1.8%
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)
$999/yr
-1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.36%
Avg severity: $9,980
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
-59.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49441 (Muskegon, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49441 (Muskegon, MI) pay an average of $999 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 645 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49441 in the 8th percentile, 44% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49441 is 19% below, ranking #735 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Buckley (ZIP 49620) at $1,000, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 43.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49441. About 4.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,980. 0.69% of ZIP 49441 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 59.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49441 costs have fallen 1.8% since 2018, from a low of $996 to a high of $1,018, an annualized rate of -0.5% 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 49441 Compares

vs National Average
$999 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$999 vs $1,233
19% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49441, 2018–2022

$990$995$1,000$1,005$1,010$1,015$1,020 20182019202020212022 $999
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49441.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,018 -
2019 $1,000 -1.7%
2020 $996 -0.4%
2021 $996 +0.0%
2022 $999 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,002
Premium Range
$996 - $1,018
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49441

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 49441?
ZIP 49441 (Muskegon, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 8th percentile as of 2022, averaging $999 per year, #735 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Muskegon, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49441: a claims frequency of 4.36%, a loss ratio of 43.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.69%, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49441 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49441 premiums of $999/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49441?
Insurers decline to renew 0.69% of policies in ZIP 49441 in Michigan, a drop of 59.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49441 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49441 have ranged from $996 to $1,018, with a 5-year average of $1,002. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 49441 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49441 averages $999/yr, 19% below that figure, ranking #735 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.