ZIP 49617 · Benzie County

Beulah, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49617, Beulah, Michigan.

56.5%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#569 of 911
Michigan rank
28
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49617 (Beulah, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,104/yr, 15th percentile nationally, 38% below the U.S. norm.

$1,104
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+2.2%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,104/yr
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.32%
Avg severity: $14,437
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
-51.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49617 (Beulah, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49617 (Beulah, MI) at $1,104 per year for 2022 across approximately 28 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #569 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Sheridan (ZIP 48884) at $1,104, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49617 is 56.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.32% of policies in ZIP 49617 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,437. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.74%, a drop of 51.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49617 have risen by 2.2%, ranging from $1,065 to $1,104 with a five-year average of $1,077, 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 49617 Compares

vs National Average
$1,104 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,104 vs $1,233
11% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49617, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110 20182019202020212022 $1,104
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49617.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,080 -
2019 $1,071 -0.8%
2020 $1,067 -0.3%
2021 $1,065 -0.2%
2022 $1,104 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,077
Premium Range
$1,065 - $1,104
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49617

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

  • Compare ZIP 49617 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 49617?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49617 (Beulah, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,104 per year as of 2022, just the 15th percentile nationally, #569 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Beulah, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49617: claims frequency (4.32%), loss ratio (56.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.74%), together placing this ZIP at the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49617 compared to the national average?
At $1,104/yr, ZIP 49617 runs 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49617?
Insurers decline to renew 0.74% of policies in ZIP 49617 in Michigan, a drop of 51.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49617 over 5 years?
ZIP 49617 premiums spanned $1,065 to $1,104 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,077. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49617 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49617 runs 11% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,104/yr), ranking #569 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.