ZIP 49968 · Gogebic County

Wakefield, MI Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 49968, Wakefield, Michigan.

22.5%
Loss ratio
0.23%
Nonrenewal rate
#895 of 911
Michigan rank
3
Policies

The verdict

At $852/yr, Wakefield, MI (ZIP 49968) sits in the 1st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 52% below the U.S. average.

$852
Avg premium (2022)
-52%
vs U.S. average
+0.2%
since 2018
1st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$852/yr
+0.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
22.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.69%
Avg severity: $4,087
Nonrenewal Rate
0.23%
-65.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 49968 (Wakefield, MI)

Homeowners in ZIP 49968 (Wakefield, MI) pay an average of $852 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 52% below that mark and lands in the 1st national percentile. Michigan homeowners pay $1,233 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 31% (below), ranking #895 of 911 tracked ZIPs in Michigan by premium. The closest-priced peer within Michigan is Caspian (ZIP 49915) at $854, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 22.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.69% of policies in ZIP 49968 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,087. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.23% in this ZIP, a drop of 65.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.2% through 2022, ranging $851 to $873 with a 5-year average of $861, 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 49968 Compares

vs National Average
$852 vs $1,776
52% below national avg
vs Michigan Average
$852 vs $1,233
31% below state avg
National Percentile
1th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 49968, 2018–2022

$845$850$855$860$865$870$875 20182019202020212022 $852
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 49968.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $851 -
2019 $856 +0.7%
2020 $871 +1.7%
2021 $873 +0.3%
2022 $852 -2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$861
Premium Range
$851 - $873
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 49968

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

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 49968?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 49968 (Wakefield, MI) is comparatively affordable at $852 per year as of 2022, just the 1st percentile nationally, #895 of 911 ZIPs in Michigan. Premiums have changed +0.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Wakefield, MI?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 49968: a claims frequency of 4.69%, a loss ratio of 22.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.23%, placing this ZIP in the 1st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 49968 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 49968 lands in the 1st percentile: its $852/yr average is 52% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49968?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 49968 is 0.23%, a drop of 65.7% over the past 5 years in Michigan.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 49968 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 49968 runs $851-$873 (5-year average $861). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 49968 compare to the Michigan state average?
ZIP 49968 has an average premium of $852/yr compared to the Michigan state average of $1,233/yr. This ZIP is 31% below the state average, ranking #895 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.