ZIP 49717 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49717 (Burt Lake, MI)

ZIP 49717 (Burt Lake, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,889 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 30 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 71th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 53% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49717 is 17.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,666.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49717 have risen by 21.2%, ranging from $1,559 to $1,977 with a five-year average of $1,838 — an annualized rate of +4.9% per year. 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.