ZIP 49769 · Emmet County

Pellston, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49769, Pellston, Michigan.

53.7%
Loss ratio
#606 of 911
Michigan rank
11
Policies

The verdict

Pellston, MI (ZIP 49769) averages $1,082/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally.

$1,082
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+2.7%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,082/yr
+2.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.16%
Avg severity: $9,438
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49769 (Pellston, MI)

ZIP 49769 (Pellston, MI) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,082 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 39% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #606 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Harrisville (ZIP 48740) at $1,082, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49769 is 53.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.16% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,438.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49769 premiums risen 2.7%, spanning $1,054 to $1,093 (five-year average: $1,075), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 49769 Compares

vs National Average
$1,082 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,082 vs $1,233
12% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49769, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,082
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49769.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,054 -
2019 $1,093 +3.7%
2020 $1,058 -3.2%
2021 $1,090 +3.1%
2022 $1,082 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,075
Premium Range
$1,054 - $1,093
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49769

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

  • Put ZIP 49769 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 49769?
At just the 14th national percentile, #606 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49769 (Pellston, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,082 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +2.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pellston, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49769: a claims frequency of 6.16%, a loss ratio of 53.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49769 compared to the national average?
At $1,082/yr, ZIP 49769 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49769?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 49769 in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49769 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49769 runs $1,054-$1,093 (5-year average $1,075). The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 49769 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49769 runs 12% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,082/yr), ranking #606 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.