ZIP 49911 · Gogebic County

Bessemer, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49911, Bessemer, Michigan.

125.1%
Loss ratio
0.55%
Nonrenewal rate
#792 of 911
Michigan rank
25
Policies

The verdict

Bessemer, MI (ZIP 49911) averages $954/yr for homeowners insurance, 46% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 5th percentile nationally.

$954
Avg premium (2022)
-46%
vs U.S. average
-0.2%
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)
$954/yr
-0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
125.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.21%
Avg severity: $53,874
Nonrenewal Rate
0.55%
-76.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49911 (Bessemer, MI)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 49911 (Bessemer, MI) at $954 per year for 2022 across approximately 25 reported policies. That is 46% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 5th percentile nationally. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 23% below that figure, ranking #792 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Daggett (ZIP 49821) at $954, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49911 is 125.1%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 2.21% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $53,874. Insurers decline to renew 0.55% of policies in ZIP 49911 at expiration, a drop of 76.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49911 premiums fallen 0.2%, spanning $930 to $977 (five-year average: $954), an annualized rate of -0.0% 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 49911 Compares

vs National Average
$954 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$954 vs $1,233
23% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49911, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980 20182019202020212022 $954
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49911.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $955 -
2019 $930 -2.6%
2020 $977 +5.0%
2021 $955 -2.3%
2022 $954 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$954
Premium Range
$930 - $977
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49911

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

  • Compare ZIP 49911 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 49911?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49911 (Bessemer, MI) is comparatively affordable at $954 per year as of 2022, just the 5th percentile nationally, #792 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed -0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bessemer, MI?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 49911: a claims frequency of 2.21% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.55%, against a loss ratio above 100% (125.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49911 compared to the national average?
At $954/yr, ZIP 49911 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49911?
ZIP 49911 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.55% in Michigan, a drop of 76.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49911 over 5 years?
ZIP 49911 premiums spanned $930 to $977 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $954. The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 49911 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49911 has an average premium of $954/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 23% below the state average, ranking #792 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.