ZIP 49749 · Cheboygan County

Indian River, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49749, Indian River, Michigan.

60.1%
Loss ratio
0.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#416 of 911
Michigan rank
22
Policies

The verdict

At $1,186/yr, Indian River, MI (ZIP 49749) sits in the 22nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 33% below the U.S. average.

$1,186
Avg premium (2022)
-33%
vs U.S. average
+2.1%
since 2018
22nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,186/yr
+2.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
60.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.37%
Avg severity: $13,293
Nonrenewal Rate
0.89%
-52.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49749 (Indian River, MI)

ZIP 49749 (Indian River, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,186 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49749 comes in 33% below, the 22nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #416 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Trenton (ZIP 48183) at $1,186, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49749 is 60.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.37% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,293. Insurers decline to renew 0.89% of policies in ZIP 49749 at expiration, a drop of 52.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49749 costs have risen 2.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,160 to a high of $1,186, 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 49749 Compares

vs National Average
$1,186 vs $1,776
33% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,186 vs $1,233
4% below state avg
National Percentile
22th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49749, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190 20182019202020212022 $1,186
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49749.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,162 -
2019 $1,168 +0.5%
2020 $1,160 -0.7%
2021 $1,173 +1.1%
2022 $1,186 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,170
Premium Range
$1,160 - $1,186
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49749

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 49749?
ZIP 49749 (Indian River, MI) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,186 per year as of 2022 (22nd percentile, #416 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan). Premiums have changed +2.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Indian River, MI?
In ZIP 49749, insurers report a 60.1% loss ratio, a 5.37% claims frequency, and a 0.89% nonrenewal rate, the 22nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49749 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49749 premiums of $1,186/yr are 33% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 22nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49749?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49749 is 0.89%, a drop of 52.1% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49749 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49749 have ranged from $1,160 to $1,186, with a 5-year average of $1,170. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 49749 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49749 runs 4% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,186/yr), ranking #416 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.