ZIP 49916 · Houghton County

Chassell, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49916, Chassell, Michigan.

16.4%
Loss ratio
2.16%
Nonrenewal rate
#695 of 911
Michigan rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Chassell, MI (ZIP 49916) averages $1,028/yr for homeowners insurance, 42% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 9th percentile nationally.

$1,028
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,028/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.18%
Avg severity: $14,317
Nonrenewal Rate
2.16%
-58.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49916 (Chassell, MI)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 49916 (Chassell, MI) runs $1,028 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 49916 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #695 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Dearborn Heights (ZIP 48125) at $1,028, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 49916 is 16.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.18%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,317. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.16%, a drop of 58.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 49916 premiums risen 5.5%, spanning $974 to $1,029 (five-year average: $1,005), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 49916 Compares

vs National Average
$1,028 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$1,028 vs $1,233
17% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49916, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,028
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49916.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $974 -
2019 $982 +0.8%
2020 $1,012 +3.1%
2021 $1,029 +1.6%
2022 $1,028 -0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,005
Premium Range
$974 - $1,029
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49916

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

  • Compare ZIP 49916 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 49916?
At just the 9th national percentile, #695 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan, homeowners in ZIP 49916 (Chassell, MI) pay a comparatively low $1,028 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chassell, MI?
In ZIP 49916, insurers report a 16.4% loss ratio, a 1.18% claims frequency, and a 2.16% nonrenewal rate, the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49916 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49916 premiums of $1,028/yr are 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49916?
Insurers decline to renew 2.16% of policies in ZIP 49916 in Michigan, a drop of 58.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49916 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 49916 have ranged from $974 to $1,029, with a 5-year average of $1,005. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 49916 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49916 runs 17% below the Michigan state average ($1,233/yr vs this ZIP's $1,028/yr), ranking #695 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.