ZIP 49831 · Dickinson County

Felch, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49831, Felch, Michigan.

8.0%
Loss ratio
1.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#857 of 911
Michigan rank
2
Policies

The verdict

Felch, MI (ZIP 49831) averages $900/yr for homeowners insurance, 49% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 2nd percentile nationally.

$900
Avg premium (2022)
-49%
vs U.S. average
-2.4%
since 2018
2nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$900/yr
-2.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
8.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.00%
Avg severity: $7,209
Nonrenewal Rate
1.67%
-68.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49831 (Felch, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49831 (Felch, MI) runs $900 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49831 in the 2nd percentile, 49% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #857 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Fountain (ZIP 49410) at $900, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49831 shows a 8.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.00% of policies in ZIP 49831 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,209. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.67% in this ZIP, a drop of 68.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49831 have fallen by 2.4%, ranging from $868 to $922 with a five-year average of $897, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 49831 Compares

vs National Average
$900 vs $1,776
49% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$900 vs $1,233
27% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49831, 2018–2022

$860$880$900$920$940 20182019202020212022 $900
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49831.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $922 -
2019 $897 -2.7%
2020 $868 -3.2%
2021 $900 +3.6%
2022 $900 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$897
Premium Range
$868 - $922
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49831

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 49831?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49831 (Felch, MI) is comparatively affordable at $900 per year as of 2022, just the 2nd percentile nationally, #857 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Felch, MI?
In ZIP 49831, insurers report a 8.0% loss ratio, a 1.00% claims frequency, and a 1.67% nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49831 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49831 lands in the 2nd percentile: its $900/yr average is 49% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49831?
ZIP 49831 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.67% in Michigan, a drop of 68.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49831 over 5 years?
ZIP 49831 premiums spanned $868 to $922 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $897. The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 49831 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49831 has an average premium of $900/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 27% below the state average, ranking #857 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.