ZIP 49707 · Alpena County

Alpena, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49707, Alpena, Michigan.

41.6%
Loss ratio
0.84%
Nonrenewal rate
#832 of 911
Michigan rank
40
Policies

The verdict

At $927/yr, Alpena, MI (ZIP 49707) 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
-4.1%
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
-4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.46%
Avg severity: $11,161
Nonrenewal Rate
0.84%
-68.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49707 (Alpena, MI)

ZIP 49707 (Alpena, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $927 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 40 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49707 in the 3rd percentile, 48% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49707 is 25% below, ranking #832 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Interlochen (ZIP 49643) at $927, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49707 is 41.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,161. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.84%, a drop of 68.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49707 costs have fallen 4.1% since 2018, from a low of $923 to a high of $967, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 49707 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 49707, 2018–2022

$920$930$940$950$960$970 20182019202020212022 $927
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49707.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $967 -
2019 $954 -1.4%
2020 $942 -1.3%
2021 $923 -1.9%
2022 $927 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$943
Premium Range
$923 - $967
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49707

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 49707?
At just the 3rd national percentile, #832 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49707 (Alpena, MI) pay a comparatively low $927 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Alpena, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49707: claims frequency (3.46%), loss ratio (41.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.84%), together placing this ZIP at the 3rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49707 compared to the national average?
At $927/yr, ZIP 49707 runs 48% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 3rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49707?
Insurers decline to renew 0.84% of policies in ZIP 49707 in Michigan, a drop of 68.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49707 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49707 runs $923-$967 (5-year average $943). The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49707 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49707 averages $927/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #832 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.