ZIP 60135 · DeKalb County

Genoa, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60135, Genoa, Illinois.

29.5%
Loss ratio
0.97%
Nonrenewal rate
#1005 of 1191
Illinois rank
60
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Genoa, IL (ZIP 60135) runs $1,403/yr on average: the 39th percentile nationally and 21% below the U.S. average.

$1,403
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. average
+12.3%
since 2018
39th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,403/yr
+12.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.82%
Avg severity: $10,836
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
-0.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60135 (Genoa, IL)

ZIP 60135 (Genoa, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,403 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 60 reported policies. That is 21% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally. Against Illinois's average of $1,631, ZIP 60135 is 14% below, ranking #1005 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Herrick (ZIP 62431) at $1,403, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 60135 is 29.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,836. Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 60135 at expiration, a drop of 0.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 60135 premiums risen 12.3%, spanning $1,249 to $1,403 (five-year average: $1,318), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 60135 Compares

vs National Average
$1,403 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,403 vs $1,631
14% below state avg
National Percentile
39th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60135, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,403
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60135.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,249 -
2019 $1,280 +2.5%
2020 $1,311 +2.4%
2021 $1,349 +2.9%
2022 $1,403 +4.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,318
Premium Range
$1,249 - $1,403
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60135

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

  • Put ZIP 60135 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Illinois compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Illinois 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 60135?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 60135 (Genoa, IL) averages $1,403 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 39th percentile, #1005 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +12.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Genoa, IL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 60135: a claims frequency of 3.82%, a loss ratio of 29.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.97%, placing this ZIP in the 39th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60135 compared to the national average?
At $1,403/yr, ZIP 60135 runs 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 39th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60135?
Insurers decline to renew 0.97% of policies in ZIP 60135 in Illinois, a drop of 0.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60135 over 5 years?
ZIP 60135 premiums spanned $1,249 to $1,403 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,318. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 60135 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60135 has an average premium of $1,403/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #1005 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.