ZIP 49958 · Houghton County

Pelkie, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49958, Pelkie, Michigan.

122.3%
Loss ratio
1.08%
Nonrenewal rate
#763 of 911
Michigan rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 49958 (Pelkie, MI) homeowners insurance averages $979/yr, 6th percentile nationally, 45% below the U.S. norm.

$979
Avg premium (2022)
-45%
vs U.S. average
+0.5%
since 2018
6th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$979/yr
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
122.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.84%
Avg severity: $24,739
Nonrenewal Rate
1.08%
-87.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49958 (Pelkie, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49958 (Pelkie, MI) pay an average of $979 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 4 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 49958 comes in 45% below, the 6th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Michigan statewide average is $1,233 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #763 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Onaway (ZIP 49765) at $980, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 122.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 4.84% of policies in ZIP 49958 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,739. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.08% in this ZIP, a drop of 87.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 49958 have risen by 0.5%, ranging from $967 to $986 with a five-year average of $977, 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 49958 Compares

vs National Average
$979 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$979 vs $1,233
21% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49958, 2018–2022

$965$970$975$980$985$990 20182019202020212022 $979
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49958.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $974 -
2019 $986 +1.2%
2020 $977 -0.9%
2021 $967 -1.1%
2022 $979 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$977
Premium Range
$967 - $986
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49958

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

  • Compare ZIP 49958 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Michigan compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Michigan overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 49958?
ZIP 49958 (Pelkie, MI) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 6th percentile as of 2022, averaging $979 per year, #763 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pelkie, MI?
Insurers in ZIP 49958 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 122.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 4.84% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.08%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49958 compared to the national average?
ZIP 49958 premiums of $979/yr are 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49958?
Insurers decline to renew 1.08% of policies in ZIP 49958 in Michigan, a drop of 87.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49958 over 5 years?
ZIP 49958 premiums spanned $967 to $986 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $977. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49958 compare to the Michigan state average?
The Michigan state average is $1,233/yr; ZIP 49958 averages $979/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #763 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.