ZIP 49644 · Lake County

Irons, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49644, Irons, Michigan.

55.0%
Loss ratio
0.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#896 of 911
Michigan rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Irons, MI (ZIP 49644) runs $847/yr on average: the 1st percentile nationally and 52% below the U.S. average.

$847
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
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)
$847/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.36%
Avg severity: $13,877
Nonrenewal Rate
0.19%
-85.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49644 (Irons, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49644 (Irons, MI) pay an average of $847 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 52% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49644 is 31% below, ranking #896 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Baldwin (ZIP 49304) at $845, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 55.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49644. 3.36% of policies in ZIP 49644 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,877. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.19%, a drop of 85.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.9% through 2022, ranging $815 to $847 with a 5-year average of $829, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 49644 Compares

vs National Average
$847 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$847 vs $1,233
31% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49644, 2018–2022

$810$820$830$840$850 20182019202020212022 $847
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49644.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $815 -
2019 $835 +2.4%
2020 $819 -1.9%
2021 $831 +1.5%
2022 $847 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$829
Premium Range
$815 - $847
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49644

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

  • Put ZIP 49644 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 49644?
ZIP 49644 (Irons, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 1st percentile as of 2022, averaging $847 per year, #896 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Irons, MI?
In ZIP 49644, insurers report a 55.0% loss ratio, a 3.36% claims frequency, and a 0.19% nonrenewal rate, the 1st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49644 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49644 premiums of $847/yr are 52% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49644?
Insurers decline to renew 0.19% of policies in ZIP 49644 in Michigan, a drop of 85.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49644 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49644 have ranged from $815 to $847, with a 5-year average of $829. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 49644 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49644 averages $847/yr, 31% below that figure, ranking #896 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.