ZIP 49509 · Kent County

Wyoming, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49509, Wyoming, Michigan.

35.9%
Loss ratio
1.22%
Nonrenewal rate
#879 of 911
Michigan rank
1,422
Policies

The verdict

At $873/yr, Wyoming, MI (ZIP 49509) sits in the 1st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 51% below the U.S. average.

$873
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
-0.9%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$873/yr
-0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.26%
Avg severity: $9,604
Nonrenewal Rate
1.22%
-66.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49509 (Wyoming, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49509 (Wyoming, MI) at $873 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,422 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 51% below that mark and lands in the 1st national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49509 is 29% below, ranking #879 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Rogers City (ZIP 49779) at $873, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49509 shows a 35.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.26% of policies in ZIP 49509 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,604. 1.22% of ZIP 49509 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 66.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 0.9% through 2022, ranging $848 to $881 with a 5-year average of $864, an annualized rate of -0.2% 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 49509 Compares

vs National Average
$873 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$873 vs $1,233
29% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49509, 2018–2022

$840$850$860$870$880$890 20182019202020212022 $873
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49509.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $881 -
2019 $848 -3.8%
2020 $852 +0.4%
2021 $864 +1.5%
2022 $873 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$864
Premium Range
$848 - $881
Annual Change Rate
-0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49509

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

  • Put ZIP 49509 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 49509?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49509 (Wyoming, MI) is comparatively affordable at $873 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #879 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wyoming, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49509: claims frequency (3.26%), loss ratio (35.9%), and nonrenewal rate (1.22%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49509 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49509 lands in the 1st percentile: its $873/yr average is 51% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49509?
ZIP 49509 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.22% in Michigan, a drop of 66.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49509 over 5 years?
ZIP 49509 premiums spanned $848 to $881 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $864. The annualized change rate is -0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 49509 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49509 has an average premium of $873/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 29% below the state average, ranking #879 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.