ZIP 49870 · Dickinson County

Norway, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49870, Norway, Michigan.

35.0%
Loss ratio
1.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#815 of 911
Michigan rank
23
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49870 (Norway, MI) homeowners insurance averages $938/yr, 4th percentile nationally, 47% below the U.S. norm.

$938
Avg premium (2022)
-47%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
4th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$938/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $7,098
Nonrenewal Rate
1.71%
-84.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49870 (Norway, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49870 (Norway, MI) pay an average of $938 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49870 in the 4th percentile, 47% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #815 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Menominee (ZIP 49858) at $938, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 35.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 49870. About 4.62% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,098. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.71%, a drop of 84.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 3.1% through 2022, ranging $892 to $938 with a 5-year average of $909, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 49870 Compares

vs National Average
$938 vs $1,776
47% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$938 vs $1,233
24% below state avg
National Percentile
4th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49870, 2018–2022

$880$900$920$940$960 20182019202020212022 $938
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49870.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $909 -
2019 $892 -1.9%
2020 $894 +0.2%
2021 $913 +2.1%
2022 $938 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$909
Premium Range
$892 - $938
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49870

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 49870?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49870 (Norway, MI) is comparatively affordable at $938 per year as of 2022, just the 4th percentile nationally, #815 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Norway, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49870: a claims frequency of 4.62%, a loss ratio of 35.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.71%, placing this ZIP in the 4th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49870 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49870 lands in the 4th percentile: its $938/yr average is 47% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49870?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49870 is 1.71%, a drop of 84.6% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49870 over 5 years?
ZIP 49870 premiums spanned $892 to $938 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $909. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 49870 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49870 averages $938/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #815 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.