ZIP 49751 · Otsego County

Johannesburg, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49751, Johannesburg, Michigan.

21.2%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#759 of 911
Michigan rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49751 (Johannesburg, MI) homeowners insurance averages $983/yr, 6th percentile nationally, 45% below the U.S. norm.

$983
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$983/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
21.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.76%
Avg severity: $11,787
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-64.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49751 (Johannesburg, MI)

ZIP 49751 (Johannesburg, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $983 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49751 in the 6th percentile, 45% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #759 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Hillman (ZIP 49746) at $983, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 21.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49751. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,787. Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 49751 at expiration, a drop of 64.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49751 have risen by 4.8%, ranging from $938 to $983 with a five-year average of $960, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 49751 Compares

vs National Average
$983 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$983 vs $1,233
20% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49751, 2018–2022

$930$940$950$960$970$980$990 20182019202020212022 $983
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49751.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $938 -
2019 $960 +2.4%
2020 $941 -2.0%
2021 $978 +3.9%
2022 $983 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$960
Premium Range
$938 - $983
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49751

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 49751 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Michigan overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 49751?
ZIP 49751 (Johannesburg, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $983 per year, #759 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Johannesburg, MI?
In ZIP 49751, insurers report a 21.2% loss ratio, a 1.76% claims frequency, and a 0.77% nonrenewal rate, the 6th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49751 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49751 lands in the 6th percentile: its $983/yr average is 45% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49751?
Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 49751 in Michigan, a drop of 64.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49751 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49751 runs $938-$983 (5-year average $960). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 49751 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49751 runs 20% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $983/yr), ranking #759 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.