ZIP 49791 · Cheboygan County
Topinabee, MI Homeowners Insurance
According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 49791, Topinabee, Michigan averages $1,023/yr.
- 69.7%
- Loss ratio
- #707 of 911
- Michigan rank
- 117
- Policies
The verdict
Topinabee, MI (ZIP 49791) averages $1,023/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. ZIP-code average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.
- $1,023
- Avg premium (2022)
- -42%
- vs U.S. ZIP-code average
- -5.6%
- since 2018
- 9th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Insurance Livability Score
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.
Where ZIP 49791's premium sits nationally
Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022
$1,023 Among the lowest lower than 91% of 25,593 ZIP codes
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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022
Data Snapshot: ZIP 49791 (Topinabee, MI)
For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49791 (Topinabee, MI) runs $1,023 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 117 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49791 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #707 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Hersey (ZIP 49639) at $1,023, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 69.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 8.82% of policies in ZIP 49791 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,078.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49791 premiums fallen 5.6%, spanning $980 to $1,101 (five-year average: $1,045), an annualized rate of -1.4% per year.
Cheboygan County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 59.5 (Relatively Low), the 59th national percentile and #32 of 83 Michigan counties (20% above the 49.6 state mean). Dominant hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 83.7 · Community Resilience 79.6. Hazard context, not a quote.
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 49791 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 49791, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,083 | - |
| 2019 | $1,101 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | $1,041 | -5.5% |
| 2021 | $980 | -5.8% |
| 2022 | $1,023 | +4.4% |
Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 49791 (5 years)
Similar ZIP Codes in Michigan
A look at Michigan ZIP codes with comparable premium levels.
One of 910 ZIP codes with premium data in Michigan, 9 are shown here.
FEMA NRI context for Cheboygan County
County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 49791 via FIPS 26031. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.
Social Vulnerability Index 83.7 · Community Resilience 79.6
County hazard ratings
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Flooding
- Relatively Moderate
- Earthquake
- Very Low
- Hurricane
- Very Low
- Tornado
- Very Low
- Hail
- Relatively Low
- Winter weather
- Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Michigan NRI context · top counties by NRI score.
Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 49791 (outside Michigan)
ZIP 49791's county NRI is 59.5 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Michigan containment.
Similar average premium
Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,023/yr here).
Insurance Guides
Put this lower-cost ZIP in context
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
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What to do with ZIP 49791
This ZIP's premiums run at the 9th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.
- See how Topinabee, MI compares to every other ZIP in Michigan. Michigan overview
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