ZIP 49643 · Grand Traverse County

Interlochen, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49643, Interlochen, Michigan.

40.3%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#831 of 911
Michigan rank
42
Policies

The verdict

At $927/yr, Interlochen, MI (ZIP 49643) sits in the 3rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 48% below the U.S. average.

$927
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$927/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.23%
Avg severity: $8,837
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-69.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49643 (Interlochen, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49643 (Interlochen, MI) runs $927 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 42 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49643 comes in 48% below, the 3rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49643 is 25% below, ranking #831 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Alpena (ZIP 49707) at $927, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49643 shows a 40.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,837. 0.68% of ZIP 49643 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 69.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49643 have fallen by 1.4%, ranging from $901 to $940 with a five-year average of $916, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 49643 Compares

vs National Average
$927 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$927 vs $1,233
25% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49643, 2018–2022

$890$900$910$920$930$940$950 20182019202020212022 $927
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49643.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $940 -
2019 $909 -3.3%
2020 $901 -0.9%
2021 $905 +0.5%
2022 $927 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$916
Premium Range
$901 - $940
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49643

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

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 49643?
At just the 3rd national percentile, #831 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49643 (Interlochen, MI) pay a comparatively low $927 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Interlochen, MI?
In ZIP 49643, insurers report a 40.3% loss ratio, a 4.23% claims frequency, and a 0.68% nonrenewal rate, the 3rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49643 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49643 premiums of $927/yr are 48% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49643?
Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 49643 in Michigan, a drop of 69.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49643 over 5 years?
ZIP 49643 premiums spanned $901 to $940 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $916. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49643 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49643 averages $927/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #831 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.