ZIP 49748 · Chippewa County

Hulbert, MI Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49748, Hulbert, Michigan averages $840/yr.

0.4%
Loss ratio
#899 of 911
Michigan rank

The verdict

At $840/yr, Hulbert, MI (ZIP 49748) sits in the 1st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 53% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$840
Avg premium (2022)
-53%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
-5.6%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

A-
PlainInsure Livability Score
83/100
49748 - Hulbert, MI

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A+
$840/yr
Avg premium, 99th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk B
26.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
71.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 49748's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$840 Among the lowest lower than 99% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$840/yr
Below-median premium
-5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.96%
Avg severity: $357
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49748 (Hulbert, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49748 (Hulbert, MI) pay an average of $840 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49748 in the 1st percentile, 53% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49748 is 32% below, ranking #899 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Houghton Lake (ZIP 48629) at $837, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49748 is 0.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 0.96% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $357.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 5.6% through 2022, ranging $840 to $921 with a 5-year average of $875, an annualized rate of -1.4% per year.

Chippewa County's FEMA NRI score is 26.3 (Very Low), only the 26th national percentile and #59 of 83 Michigan counties - 47% below the state mean 49.6. Leading mapped hazard remains Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 55.0 · Community Resilience 71.5. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 49748 Compares

vs National Average
$840 vs $1,776
53% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$840 vs $1,233
32% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49748, 2018–2022

$820$840$860$880$900$920$940 20182019202020212022 $840
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49748.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $890 -
2019 $921 +3.5%
2020 $866 -6.0%
2021 $858 -0.9%
2022 $840 -2.1%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 49748 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$875
Premium Range
$840 - $921
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Chippewa County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49748 via FIPS 26033. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
26.3
Very Low · 26th national percentile
In-state county rank
#59
of 83 Michigan counties · state mean 49.6
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $1,265,559

Social Vulnerability Index 55.0 · Community Resilience 71.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a lower-NRI ZIP (Chippewa County)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 49748: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Michigan. County hazard context (Chippewa, NRI 26.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($840/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 49748?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49748 (Hulbert, MI) is comparatively affordable at $840 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #899 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hulbert, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49748: a claims frequency of 0.96%, a loss ratio of 0.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49748 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49748 premiums of $840/yr are 53% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 1st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49748?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49748 is N/A in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49748 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49748 have ranged from $840 to $921, with a 5-year average of $875. The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 49748 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49748 runs 32% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $840/yr), ranking #899 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 49748?
Chippewa County scores 26.3 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low), 26th percentile nationally and #59 of 83 Michigan counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Low, Earthquake Very Low, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 49748

This ZIP's premiums run at the 1st national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.