ZIP 49887 · Menominee County

Stephenson, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49887, Stephenson, Michigan.

11.7%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#785 of 911
Michigan rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49887 (Stephenson, MI) homeowners insurance averages $956/yr, 5th percentile nationally, 46% below the U.S. norm.

$956
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
-2.6%
since 2018
5th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$956/yr
-2.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.46%
Avg severity: $2,506
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
-76.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49887 (Stephenson, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49887 (Stephenson, MI) at $956 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% below that mark and lands in the 5th national percentile. Against Michigan's average of $1,233, ZIP 49887 is 22% below, ranking #785 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Munising (ZIP 49862) at $956, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 49887 shows a 11.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.46% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,506. 0.97% of ZIP 49887 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 76.8% 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 49887 have fallen by 2.6%, ranging from $945 to $981 with a five-year average of $962, an annualized rate of -0.7% 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 49887 Compares

vs National Average
$956 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$956 vs $1,233
22% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49887, 2018–2022

$940$950$960$970$980$990 20182019202020212022 $956
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49887.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $981 -
2019 $961 -2.0%
2020 $968 +0.6%
2021 $945 -2.4%
2022 $956 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$962
Premium Range
$945 - $981
Annual Change Rate
-0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49887

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 49887 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 49887?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49887 (Stephenson, MI) is comparatively affordable at $956 per year as of 2022, just the 5th percentile nationally, #785 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -2.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Stephenson, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49887: a claims frequency of 4.46%, a loss ratio of 11.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.97%, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49887 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49887 lands in the 5th percentile: its $956/yr average is 46% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49887?
Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 49887 in Michigan, a drop of 76.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49887 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49887 have ranged from $945 to $981, with a 5-year average of $962. The annualized change rate is -0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 49887 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49887 averages $956/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #785 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.