ZIP 49649 · Grand Traverse County

Kingsley, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49649, Kingsley, Michigan.

70.9%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#682 of 911
Michigan rank
28
Policies

The verdict

Kingsley, MI (ZIP 49649) averages $1,034/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally.

$1,034
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,034/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
70.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.83%
Avg severity: $12,578
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
-58.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49649 (Kingsley, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49649 (Kingsley, MI) at $1,034 per year for 2022 across approximately 28 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49649 comes in 42% below, the 10th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49649 is 16% below, ranking #682 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is White Cloud (ZIP 49349) at $1,034, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49649 is 70.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,578. Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 49649 at expiration, a drop of 58.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49649 have fallen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,015 to $1,037 with a five-year average of $1,029, 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 49649 Compares

vs National Average
$1,034 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,034 vs $1,233
16% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49649, 2018–2022

$1,010$1,015$1,020$1,025$1,030$1,035$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,034
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49649.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,037 -
2019 $1,033 -0.4%
2020 $1,025 -0.8%
2021 $1,015 -1.0%
2022 $1,034 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,029
Premium Range
$1,015 - $1,037
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49649

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

  • Compare ZIP 49649 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 49649?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49649 (Kingsley, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,034 per year as of 2022, just the 10th percentile nationally, #682 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kingsley, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49649: a claims frequency of 5.83%, a loss ratio of 70.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.97%, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49649 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49649 lands in the 10th percentile: its $1,034/yr average is 42% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49649?
Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 49649 in Michigan, a drop of 58.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49649 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49649 have ranged from $1,015 to $1,037, with a 5-year average of $1,029. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49649 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49649 runs 16% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,034/yr), ranking #682 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.