ZIP 49640 · Benzie County

Honor, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49640, Honor, Michigan.

15.7%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#765 of 911
Michigan rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $975/yr, Honor, MI (ZIP 49640) sits in the 6th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 45% below the U.S. average.

$975
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$975/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.73%
Avg severity: $4,118
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-41.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49640 (Honor, MI)

ZIP 49640 (Honor, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $975 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 45% below that mark and lands in the 6th national percentile. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (below), ranking #765 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Hessel (ZIP 49745) at $977, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49640 is 15.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.73% of policies in ZIP 49640 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,118. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.75% in this ZIP, a drop of 41.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.6% through 2022, ranging $965 to $984 with a 5-year average of $972, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 49640 Compares

vs National Average
$975 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$975 vs $1,233
21% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49640, 2018–2022

$960$965$970$975$980$985 20182019202020212022 $975
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49640.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $969 -
2019 $984 +1.5%
2020 $965 -1.9%
2021 $967 +0.2%
2022 $975 +0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$972
Premium Range
$965 - $984
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49640

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

  • Put ZIP 49640 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 49640?
At just the 6th national percentile, #765 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49640 (Honor, MI) pay a comparatively low $975 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Honor, MI?
In ZIP 49640, insurers report a 15.7% loss ratio, a 3.73% claims frequency, and a 0.75% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49640 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49640 premiums of $975/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49640?
Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 49640 in Michigan, a drop of 41.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49640 over 5 years?
ZIP 49640 premiums spanned $965 to $984 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $972. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49640 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49640 averages $975/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #765 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.