ZIP 60042 · McHenry County

Island Lake, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60042, Island Lake, Illinois.

67.4%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#986 of 1191
Illinois rank
724
Policies

The verdict

Island Lake, IL (ZIP 60042) averages $1,417/yr for homeowners insurance, 20% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 40th percentile nationally.

$1,417
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+14.6%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,417/yr
+14.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.88%
Avg severity: $12,120
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
-34.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60042 (Island Lake, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 60042 (Island Lake, IL) pay an average of $1,417 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 724 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 60042 in the 40th percentile, 20% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Illinois's average of $1,631, ZIP 60042 is 13% below, ranking #986 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Oak Forest (ZIP 60452) at $1,416, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 67.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 7.88% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,120. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.62%, a drop of 34.3% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 60042 costs have risen 14.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,236 to a high of $1,417, an annualized rate of +3.5% 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 60042 Compares

vs National Average
$1,417 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,417 vs $1,631
13% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60042, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,417
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60042.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,236 -
2019 $1,246 +0.8%
2020 $1,315 +5.5%
2021 $1,355 +3.1%
2022 $1,417 +4.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,314
Premium Range
$1,236 - $1,417
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60042

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

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 60042?
At the 40th percentile nationally, #986 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois, ZIP 60042 (Island Lake, IL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,417 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Island Lake, IL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 60042: a claims frequency of 7.88%, a loss ratio of 67.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.62%, placing this ZIP in the 40th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60042 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 60042 lands in the 40th percentile: its $1,417/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60042?
Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 60042 in Illinois, a drop of 34.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60042 over 5 years?
ZIP 60042 premiums spanned $1,236 to $1,417 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,314. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 60042 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60042 has an average premium of $1,417/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #986 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois 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.