ZIP 60178 · DeKalb County

Sycamore, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60178, Sycamore, Illinois.

39.1%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#754 of 1191
Illinois rank
121
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sycamore, IL (ZIP 60178) runs $1,503/yr on average: the 46th percentile nationally and 15% below the U.S. average.

$1,503
Avg premium (2022)
-15%
vs U.S. average
+15.0%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,503/yr
+15.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
39.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.30%
Avg severity: $17,784
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL) pay an average of $1,503 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 121 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 60178 in the 46th percentile, 15% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Illinois statewide average is $1,631 per year; this ZIP sits 8% below that figure, ranking #754 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Saint Anne (ZIP 60964) at $1,503, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 39.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 3.30% of policies in ZIP 60178 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,784. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.95%, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 60178 premiums risen 15.0%, spanning $1,307 to $1,503 (five-year average: $1,404), 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 60178 Compares

vs National Average
$1,503 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,503 vs $1,631
8% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60178, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,503
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60178.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,307 -
2019 $1,340 +2.5%
2020 $1,398 +4.3%
2021 $1,473 +5.3%
2022 $1,503 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,404
Premium Range
$1,307 - $1,503
Annual Change Rate
+3.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60178

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 60178?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 60178 (Sycamore, IL) averages $1,503 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #754 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +15.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sycamore, IL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 60178: a claims frequency of 3.30%, a loss ratio of 39.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.95%, placing this ZIP in the 46th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60178 compared to the national average?
At $1,503/yr, ZIP 60178 runs 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60178?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60178 is 0.95%, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60178 over 5 years?
ZIP 60178 premiums spanned $1,307 to $1,503 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,404. The annualized change rate is +3.5% per year.
How does ZIP 60178 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 60178 averages $1,503/yr, 8% below that figure, ranking #754 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.