ZIP 49548 · Kent County

Grand Rapids, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49548, Grand Rapids, Michigan.

56.5%
Loss ratio
0.99%
Nonrenewal rate
#889 of 911
Michigan rank
1,114
Policies

The verdict

At $864/yr, Grand Rapids, MI (ZIP 49548) sits in the 1st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 51% below the U.S. average.

$864
Avg premium (2022)
-51%
vs U.S. average
-2.2%
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)
$864/yr
-2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.64%
Avg severity: $13,420
Nonrenewal Rate
0.99%
-70.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49548 (Grand Rapids, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49548 (Grand Rapids, MI) pay an average of $864 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,114 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49548 in the 1st percentile, 51% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49548 is 30% below, ranking #889 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Eckerman (ZIP 49728) at $865, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 56.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,420. Insurers decline to renew 0.99% of policies in ZIP 49548 at expiration, a drop of 70.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49548 have fallen by 2.2%, ranging from $861 to $884 with a five-year average of $868, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 49548 Compares

vs National Average
$864 vs $1,776
51% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$864 vs $1,233
30% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49548, 2018–2022

$850$860$870$880$890 20182019202020212022 $864
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49548.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $884 -
2019 $868 -1.7%
2020 $862 -0.7%
2021 $861 -0.1%
2022 $864 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$868
Premium Range
$861 - $884
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49548

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

  • Put ZIP 49548 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 49548?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49548 (Grand Rapids, MI) is comparatively affordable at $864 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #889 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grand Rapids, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49548: claims frequency (3.64%), loss ratio (56.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.99%), together placing this ZIP at the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49548 compared to the national average?
At $864/yr, ZIP 49548 runs 51% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49548?
Insurers decline to renew 0.99% of policies in ZIP 49548 in Michigan, a drop of 70.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49548 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49548 runs $861-$884 (5-year average $868). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49548 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49548 runs 30% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $864/yr), ranking #889 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.