ZIP 49453 · Allegan County

Saugatuck, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49453, Saugatuck, Michigan.

63.3%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#128 of 911
Michigan rank
93
Policies

The verdict

At $1,409/yr, Saugatuck, MI (ZIP 49453) sits in the 39th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,409
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+6.5%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,409/yr
+6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.52%
Avg severity: $25,295
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
-62.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49453 (Saugatuck, MI)

ZIP 49453 (Saugatuck, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,409 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 93 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49453 is 14% above, ranking #128 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Saginaw (ZIP 48601) at $1,412, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 63.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49453. 3.52% of policies in ZIP 49453 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,295. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.84%, a drop of 62.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49453 costs have risen 6.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,323 to a high of $1,409, 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 49453 Compares

vs National Average
$1,409 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,409 vs $1,233
14% above state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49453, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420 20182019202020212022 $1,409
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49453.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,323 -
2019 $1,346 +1.8%
2020 $1,387 +3.1%
2021 $1,392 +0.3%
2022 $1,409 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,371
Premium Range
$1,323 - $1,409
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49453

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

  • Put ZIP 49453 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 49453?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49453 (Saugatuck, MI) averages $1,409 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 39th percentile, #128 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saugatuck, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49453: a claims frequency of 3.52%, a loss ratio of 63.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.84%, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49453 compared to the national average?
At $1,409/yr, ZIP 49453 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49453?
Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 49453 in Michigan, a drop of 62.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49453 over 5 years?
ZIP 49453 premiums spanned $1,323 to $1,409 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,371. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49453 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49453 runs 14% above the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,409/yr), ranking #128 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.