ZIP 49835 · Delta County

Garden, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49835, Garden, Michigan.

30.1%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#623 of 911
Michigan rank
3
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Garden, MI (ZIP 49835) runs $1,072/yr on average: the 13th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,072
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+8.6%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,072/yr
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.69%
Avg severity: $8,749
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-76.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49835 (Garden, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49835 (Garden, MI) pay an average of $1,072 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49835 in the 13th percentile, 40% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #623 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Livonia (ZIP 48150) at $1,073, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 30.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49835. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.69%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,749. 0.92% of ZIP 49835 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 76.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49835 have risen by 8.6%, ranging from $987 to $1,072 with a five-year average of $1,038, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 49835 Compares

vs National Average
$1,072 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,072 vs $1,233
13% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49835, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,072
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49835.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $987 -
2019 $1,061 +7.5%
2020 $1,052 -0.8%
2021 $1,019 -3.2%
2022 $1,072 +5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,038
Premium Range
$987 - $1,072
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49835

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

  • Compare ZIP 49835 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 49835?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49835 (Garden, MI) is comparatively affordable at $1,072 per year as of 2022, just the 13th percentile nationally, #623 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Garden, MI?
In ZIP 49835, insurers report a 30.1% loss ratio, a 3.69% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49835 compared to the national average?
At $1,072/yr, ZIP 49835 runs 40% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 13th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49835?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49835 is 0.92%, a drop of 76.0% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49835 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49835 runs $987-$1,072 (5-year average $1,038). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49835 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49835 runs 13% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,072/yr), ranking #623 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.