ZIP 49653 · Leelanau County

Lake Leelanau, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49653, Lake Leelanau, Michigan.

20.3%
Loss ratio
0.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#126 of 911
Michigan rank
26
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49653 (Lake Leelanau, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,414/yr, 40th percentile nationally, 20% below the U.S. norm.

$1,414
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+0.4%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,414/yr
+0.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.09%
Avg severity: $4,716
Nonrenewal Rate
0.34%
-63.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49653 (Lake Leelanau, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49653 (Lake Leelanau, MI) at $1,414 per year for 2022 across approximately 26 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49653 comes in 20% below, the 40th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 15% (above), ranking #126 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Jeddo (ZIP 48032) at $1,415, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49653 shows a 20.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,716. 0.34% of ZIP 49653 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 63.7% 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 49653 have risen by 0.4%, ranging from $1,395 to $1,425 with a five-year average of $1,413, 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 49653 Compares

vs National Average
$1,414 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,414 vs $1,233
15% above state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49653, 2018–2022

$1,390$1,400$1,410$1,420$1,430 20182019202020212022 $1,414
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49653.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,408 -
2019 $1,425 +1.2%
2020 $1,424 -0.0%
2021 $1,395 -2.0%
2022 $1,414 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,413
Premium Range
$1,395 - $1,425
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49653

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

  • Compare ZIP 49653 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 49653?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49653 (Lake Leelanau, MI) averages $1,414 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 40th percentile, #126 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +0.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lake Leelanau, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49653: claims frequency (6.09%), loss ratio (20.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.34%), together placing this ZIP at the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49653 compared to the national average?
At $1,414/yr, ZIP 49653 runs 20% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49653?
Insurers decline to renew 0.34% of policies in ZIP 49653 in Michigan, a drop of 63.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49653 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49653 have ranged from $1,395 to $1,425, with a 5-year average of $1,413. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49653 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49653 has an average premium of $1,414/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 15% above the state average, ranking #126 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.