ZIP 49796 · Charlevoix County

Walloon Lake, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49796, Walloon Lake, Michigan.

143.1%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#55 of 911
Michigan rank
61
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49796 (Walloon Lake, MI) homeowners insurance averages $1,792/yr, 65th percentile nationally, 1% above the U.S. norm.

$1,792
Avg premium (2022)
+1%
vs U.S. average
-3.5%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,792/yr
-3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
143.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.50%
Avg severity: $46,594
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-48.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49796 (Walloon Lake, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49796 (Walloon Lake, MI) at $1,792 per year for 2022 across approximately 61 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49796 in the 65th percentile, 1% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49796 is 45% above, ranking #55 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Southfield (ZIP 48033) at $1,783, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 143.1%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 5.50% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $46,594. Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 49796 at expiration, a drop of 48.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 3.5% through 2022, ranging $1,763 to $1,884 with a 5-year average of $1,812, an annualized rate of -0.9% 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 49796 Compares

vs National Average
$1,792 vs $1,776
1% above national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,792 vs $1,233
45% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49796, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,792
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49796.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,856 -
2019 $1,884 +1.5%
2020 $1,765 -6.3%
2021 $1,763 -0.1%
2022 $1,792 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,812
Premium Range
$1,763 - $1,884
Annual Change Rate
-0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49796

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

  • Put ZIP 49796 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
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 49796?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49796 (Walloon Lake, MI) averages $1,792 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #55 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walloon Lake, MI?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 49796: a claims frequency of 5.50% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.92%, against a loss ratio above 100% (143.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49796 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49796 premiums of $1,792/yr are 1% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49796?
ZIP 49796 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Michigan, a drop of 48.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49796 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49796 have ranged from $1,763 to $1,884, with a 5-year average of $1,812. The annualized change rate is -0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 49796 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49796 averages $1,792/yr, 45% above that figure, ranking #55 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.