ZIP 49459 · Oceana County

Walkerville, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49459, Walkerville, Michigan averages $1,009/yr.

24.0%
Loss ratio
#724 of 911
Michigan rank
6
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49459 (Walkerville, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,009/yr, 8th percentile nationally, 43% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,009
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+7.5%
since 2018
8th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

B+
PlainInsure Livability Score
79/100
49459 - Walkerville, MI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$1,009/yr
Avg premium, 92nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B-
33.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
81.4
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 49459's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,009 Among the lowest lower than 92% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,009/yr
Below-median premium
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.23%
Avg severity: $7,516
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49459 (Walkerville, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49459 (Walkerville, MI) pay an average of $1,009 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 43% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 8th percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 18% (below), ranking #724 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Mesick (ZIP 49668) at $1,009, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.23% of policies in ZIP 49459 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,516.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49459 costs have risen 7.5% since 2018, from a low of $938 to a high of $1,034, an annualized rate of +1.8% per year.

Oceana County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 33.7 (Very Low), the 34th national percentile and #57 of 83 Michigan counties (32% below the 49.6 state mean). Dominant hazard: Strong Wind. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 50.8 · Community Resilience 81.4. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 49459 Compares

vs National Average
$1,009 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,009 vs $1,233
18% below state avg
National Percentile
8th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49459, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050 20182019202020212022 $1,009
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49459.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $938 -
2019 $1,028 +9.6%
2020 $1,034 +0.5%
2021 $974 -5.8%
2022 $1,009 +3.6%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 49459

5-Year Avg Premium
$997
Premium Range
$938 - $1,034
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Oceana County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49459 via FIPS 26127. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
33.7
Very Low · 34th national percentile
In-state county rank
#57
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $3,204,209

Social Vulnerability Index 50.8 · Community Resilience 81.4

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 49459 (outside Michigan)

ZIP 49459's county NRI is 33.7 (Very Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Michigan containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,009/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 49459?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49459 (Walkerville, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,009 per year as of 2022, just the 8th percentile nationally, #724 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walkerville, MI?
In ZIP 49459, insurers report a 24.0% loss ratio, a 3.23% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 8th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49459 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49459 premiums of $1,009/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 8th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49459?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49459 is N/A in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49459 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49459 have ranged from $938 to $1,034, with a 5-year average of $997. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49459 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49459 averages $1,009/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #724 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 49459?
Oceana County scores 33.7 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 34th percentile nationally and #57 of 83 Michigan counties. The index's top hazard label is Strong Wind. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 49459

This ZIP's premiums run at the 8th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.