ZIP 60115 Insurance Data

Dekalb, Illinois · DeKalb County · 221 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,360/yr
+15.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.75%
Avg severity: $11,287
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
-35.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60115 (Dekalb, IL)

ZIP 60115 (Dekalb, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,360 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 221 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 17% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 60115 is 31.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.75%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,287. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.77% in this ZIP, a drop of 35.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 60115 have risen by 15.6%, ranging from $1,176 to $1,360 with a five-year average of $1,260 — an annualized rate of +3.7% per year. 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 60115 Compares

vs National Average
$1,360 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,360 vs $1,631
17% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,176
2019 $1,207 +2.6%
2020 $1,264 +4.7%
2021 $1,293 +2.3%
2022 $1,360 +5.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,260
Premium Range
$1,176 - $1,360
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 60115?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 60115 (Dekalb, IL) is $1,360 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +15.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Dekalb, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.75% in this ZIP), loss ratio (31.1%), and nonrenewal rates (0.77%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60115 compared to the national average?
ZIP 60115 premiums of $1,360/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60115?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60115 is 0.77%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -35.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60115 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 60115 have ranged from $1,176 to $1,360, with a 5-year average of $1,260. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 60115 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60115 has an average premium of $1,360/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average.

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