ZIP 49738 · Crawford County

Grayling, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49738, Grayling, Michigan.

18.3%
Loss ratio
0.49%
Nonrenewal rate
#745 of 911
Michigan rank
13
Policies

The verdict

At $992/yr, Grayling, MI (ZIP 49738) sits in the 7th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 44% below the U.S. average.

$992
Avg premium (2022)
-44%
vs U.S. average
-2.0%
since 2018
7th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$992/yr
-2.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.35%
Avg severity: $5,431
Nonrenewal Rate
0.49%
-71.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49738 (Grayling, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49738 (Grayling, MI) at $992 per year for 2022 across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 44% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 7th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #745 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Mohawk (ZIP 49950) at $992, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 18.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49738. 3.35% of policies in ZIP 49738 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,431. Insurers decline to renew 0.49% of policies in ZIP 49738 at expiration, a drop of 71.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.0% through 2022, ranging $992 to $1,022 with a 5-year average of $1,010, 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 49738 Compares

vs National Average
$992 vs $1,776
44% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$992 vs $1,233
20% below state avg
National Percentile
7th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49738, 2018–2022

$990$1,000$1,010$1,020$1,030 20182019202020212022 $992
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49738.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,013 -
2019 $1,022 +0.9%
2020 $1,016 -0.7%
2021 $1,006 -0.9%
2022 $992 -1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,010
Premium Range
$992 - $1,022
Annual Change Rate
-0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49738

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 49738?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49738 (Grayling, MI) is comparatively affordable at $992 per year as of 2022, just the 7th percentile nationally, #745 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grayling, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49738: claims frequency (3.35%), loss ratio (18.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.49%), together placing this ZIP at the 7th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49738 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49738 premiums of $992/yr are 44% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 7th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49738?
ZIP 49738 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.49% in Michigan, a drop of 71.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49738 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49738 have ranged from $992 to $1,022, with a 5-year average of $1,010. The annualized change rate is -0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 49738 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49738 has an average premium of $992/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #745 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.