ZIP 49768 · Chippewa County

Paradise, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49768, Paradise, Michigan.

12.9%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#903 of 911
Michigan rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49768 (Paradise, MI) homeowners insurance averages $829/yr, 1st percentile nationally, 53% below the U.S. norm.

$829
Avg premium (2022)
-53%
vs U.S. average
-5.0%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$829/yr
-5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.50%
Avg severity: $7,108
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
-66.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49768 (Paradise, MI)

ZIP 49768 (Paradise, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $829 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49768 in the 1st percentile, 53% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 33% (below), ranking #903 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Toivola (ZIP 49965) at $829, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49768 is 12.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,108. 0.75% of ZIP 49768 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 66.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49768 costs have fallen 5.0% since 2018, from a low of $829 to a high of $887, an annualized rate of -1.3% 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 49768 Compares

vs National Average
$829 vs $1,776
53% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$829 vs $1,233
33% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49768, 2018–2022

$820$840$860$880$900 20182019202020212022 $829
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49768.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $873 -
2019 $887 +1.6%
2020 $869 -2.0%
2021 $842 -3.1%
2022 $829 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$860
Premium Range
$829 - $887
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49768

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 49768?
At just the 1st national percentile, #903 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49768 (Paradise, MI) pay a comparatively low $829 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Paradise, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49768: a claims frequency of 1.50%, a loss ratio of 12.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.75%, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49768 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49768 lands in the 1st percentile: its $829/yr average is 53% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49768?
Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 49768 in Michigan, a drop of 66.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49768 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49768 have ranged from $829 to $887, with a 5-year average of $860. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49768 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49768 has an average premium of $829/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 33% below the state average, ranking #903 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.