ZIP 49861 · Marquette County

Michigamme, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49861, Michigamme, Michigan.

27.9%
Loss ratio
0.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#871 of 911
Michigan rank
1
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49861 (Michigamme, MI) homeowners insurance averages $888/yr, 2nd percentile nationally, 50% below the U.S. norm.

$888
Avg premium (2022)
-50%
vs U.S. average
-1.1%
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)
$888/yr
-1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
27.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.62%
Avg severity: $9,458
Nonrenewal Rate
0.24%
-88.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49861 (Michigamme, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49861 (Michigamme, MI) pay an average of $888 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 50% below that mark and lands in the 2nd national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49861 is 28% below, ranking #871 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Cornell (ZIP 49818) at $888, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49861 shows a 27.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.62% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,458. 0.24% of ZIP 49861 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 88.1% 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 49861 have fallen by 1.1%, ranging from $845 to $898 with a five-year average of $875, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 49861 Compares

vs National Average
$888 vs $1,776
50% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$888 vs $1,233
28% below state avg
National Percentile
2th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49861, 2018–2022

$840$860$880$900$920 20182019202020212022 $888
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49861.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $898 -
2019 $886 -1.3%
2020 $845 -4.6%
2021 $859 +1.7%
2022 $888 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$875
Premium Range
$845 - $898
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49861

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 49861?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49861 (Michigamme, MI) is comparatively affordable at $888 per year as of 2022, just the 2nd percentile nationally, #871 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Michigamme, MI?
In ZIP 49861, insurers report a 27.9% loss ratio, a 2.62% claims frequency, and a 0.24% nonrenewal rate, the 2nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49861 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49861 premiums of $888/yr are 50% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 2nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49861?
ZIP 49861 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.24% in Michigan, a drop of 88.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49861 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49861 runs $845-$898 (5-year average $875). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 49861 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49861 has an average premium of $888/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 28% below the state average, ranking #871 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.