ZIP 49615 · Antrim County

Bellaire, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49615, Bellaire, Michigan.

103.0%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#365 of 911
Michigan rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Bellaire, MI (ZIP 49615) runs $1,214/yr on average: the 24th percentile nationally and 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,214
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+2.6%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,214/yr
+2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
103.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.89%
Avg severity: $15,848
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
-76.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49615 (Bellaire, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49615 (Bellaire, MI) runs $1,214 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49615 in the 24th percentile, 32% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49615 is 2% below, ranking #365 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Whitmore Lake (ZIP 48189) at $1,214, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 103.0%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 49615. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.89%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,848. Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 49615 at expiration, a drop of 76.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49615 premiums risen 2.6%, spanning $1,177 to $1,214 (five-year average: $1,188), 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 49615 Compares

vs National Average
$1,214 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,214 vs $1,233
2% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49615, 2018–2022

$1,170$1,180$1,190$1,200$1,210$1,220 20182019202020212022 $1,214
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49615.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,183 -
2019 $1,177 -0.5%
2020 $1,182 +0.4%
2021 $1,186 +0.4%
2022 $1,214 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,188
Premium Range
$1,177 - $1,214
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49615

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 49615 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Michigan overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 49615?
ZIP 49615 (Bellaire, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,214 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #365 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bellaire, MI?
Insurers in ZIP 49615 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 103.0%, alongside a claims frequency of 7.89% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.51%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49615 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49615 premiums of $1,214/yr are 32% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 24th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49615?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49615 is 0.51%, a drop of 76.0% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49615 over 5 years?
ZIP 49615 premiums spanned $1,177 to $1,214 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,188. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49615 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49615 averages $1,214/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #365 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.