ZIP 49878 · Delta County

Rapid River, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49878, Rapid River, Michigan.

32.6%
Loss ratio
1.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#837 of 911
Michigan rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $918/yr, Rapid River, MI (ZIP 49878) sits in the 3rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 48% below the U.S. average.

$918
Avg premium (2022)
-48%
vs U.S. average
+0.3%
since 2018
3rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$918/yr
+0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.68%
Avg severity: $11,161
Nonrenewal Rate
1.45%
-50.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49878 (Rapid River, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49878 (Rapid River, MI) at $918 per year for 2022 across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49878 in the 3rd percentile, 48% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233, this ZIP runs 26% below, ranking #837 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Jenison (ZIP 49428) at $919, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49878 shows a 32.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,161. 1.45% of ZIP 49878 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 50.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 49878 costs have risen 0.3% since 2018, from a low of $898 to a high of $918, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 49878 Compares

vs National Average
$918 vs $1,776
48% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$918 vs $1,233
26% below state avg
National Percentile
3th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49878, 2018–2022

$895$900$905$910$915$920 20182019202020212022 $918
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49878.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $916 -
2019 $898 -2.0%
2020 $908 +1.2%
2021 $906 -0.3%
2022 $918 +1.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$909
Premium Range
$898 - $918
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49878

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

  • Compare ZIP 49878 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Michigan's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 49878?
ZIP 49878 (Rapid River, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 3rd percentile as of 2022, averaging $918 per year, #837 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rapid River, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49878: a claims frequency of 2.68%, a loss ratio of 32.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.45%, placing this ZIP in the 3rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49878 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49878 lands in the 3rd percentile: its $918/yr average is 48% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49878?
Insurers decline to renew 1.45% of policies in ZIP 49878 in Michigan, a drop of 50.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49878 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49878 have ranged from $898 to $918, with a 5-year average of $909. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49878 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49878 runs 26% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $918/yr), ranking #837 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.