ZIP 49795 · Cheboygan County

Vanderbilt, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49795, Vanderbilt, Michigan.

14.2%
Loss ratio
1.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#608 of 911
Michigan rank
6
Policies

The verdict

At $1,082/yr, Vanderbilt, MI (ZIP 49795) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,082
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-2.6%
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
-2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
14.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.26%
Avg severity: $4,700
Nonrenewal Rate
1.92%
-53.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49795 (Vanderbilt, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49795 (Vanderbilt, MI) pay an average of $1,082 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 39% below that mark and lands in the 14th national percentile. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 12% below that figure, ranking #608 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.

With a loss ratio of 14.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49795. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.26%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,700. Insurers decline to renew 1.92% of policies in ZIP 49795 at expiration, a drop of 53.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 2.6% through 2022, ranging $1,082 to $1,110 with a 5-year average of $1,094, 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 49795 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 49795, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,082
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49795.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,110 -
2019 $1,099 -1.0%
2020 $1,082 -1.5%
2021 $1,095 +1.2%
2022 $1,082 -1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,094
Premium Range
$1,082 - $1,110
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49795

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 49795?
ZIP 49795 (Vanderbilt, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 14th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,082 per year, #608 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vanderbilt, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49795: a claims frequency of 3.26%, a loss ratio of 14.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.92%, placing this ZIP in the 14th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49795 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49795 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,082/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49795?
Insurers decline to renew 1.92% of policies in ZIP 49795 in Michigan, a drop of 53.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49795 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49795 runs $1,082-$1,110 (5-year average $1,094). The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 49795 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49795 has an average premium of $1,082/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #608 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.