ZIP 49744 · Alpena County

Herron, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49744, Herron, Michigan.

26.1%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#673 of 911
Michigan rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,040/yr, Herron, MI (ZIP 49744) sits in the 10th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% below the U.S. average.

$1,040
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
-10.8%
since 2018
10th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,040/yr
-10.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.50%
Avg severity: $10,837
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
-65.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49744 (Herron, MI)

ZIP 49744 (Herron, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,040 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 10th percentile nationally. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #673 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Harbor Beach (ZIP 48441) at $1,040, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49744 is 26.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,837. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.00%, a drop of 65.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49744 premiums fallen 10.8%, spanning $1,040 to $1,165 (five-year average: $1,097), an annualized rate of -2.8% 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 49744 Compares

vs National Average
$1,040 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,040 vs $1,233
16% below state avg
National Percentile
10th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49744, 2018–2022

$1,000$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200 20182019202020212022 $1,040
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49744.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,165 -
2019 $1,156 -0.8%
2020 $1,072 -7.2%
2021 $1,053 -1.7%
2022 $1,040 -1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,097
Premium Range
$1,040 - $1,165
Annual Change Rate
-2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49744

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 49744?
At just the 10th national percentile, #673 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49744 (Herron, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,040 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -10.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Herron, MI?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 49744: claims frequency (2.50%), loss ratio (26.1%), and nonrenewal rate (1.00%), together placing this ZIP at the 10th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49744 compared to the national average?
At $1,040/yr, ZIP 49744 runs 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 10th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49744?
ZIP 49744 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.00% in Michigan, a drop of 65.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49744 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49744 runs $1,040-$1,165 (5-year average $1,097). The annualized change rate is -2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49744 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49744 runs 16% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,040/yr), ranking #673 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.