ZIP 49715 · Chippewa County

Brimley, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49715, Brimley, Michigan.

32.8%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#829 of 911
Michigan rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Brimley, MI (ZIP 49715) runs $928/yr on average: the 4th percentile nationally and 48% below the U.S. average.

$928
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$928/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.14%
Avg severity: $7,355
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
-45.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49715 (Brimley, MI)

ZIP 49715 (Brimley, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $928 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49715 comes in 48% below, the 4th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 25% (below), ranking #829 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Lanse (ZIP 49946) at $928, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,355. Insurers decline to renew 0.95% of policies in ZIP 49715 at expiration, a drop of 45.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49715 costs have risen 1.8% since 2018, from a low of $911 to a high of $937, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 49715 Compares

vs National Average
$928 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$928 vs $1,233
25% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49715, 2018–2022

$900$910$920$930$940 20182019202020212022 $928
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49715.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $911 -
2019 $922 +1.1%
2020 $935 +1.5%
2021 $937 +0.3%
2022 $928 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$927
Premium Range
$911 - $937
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49715

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

  • Put ZIP 49715 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 49715?
ZIP 49715 (Brimley, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 4th percentile as of 2022, averaging $928 per year, #829 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brimley, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49715: a claims frequency of 4.14%, a loss ratio of 32.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.95%, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49715 compared to the national average?
At $928/yr, ZIP 49715 runs 48% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 4th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49715?
Insurers decline to renew 0.95% of policies in ZIP 49715 in Michigan, a drop of 45.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49715 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49715 runs $911-$937 (5-year average $927). The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 49715 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49715 has an average premium of $928/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #829 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.