ZIP 60202 · Cook County

Evanston, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60202, Evanston, Illinois.

71.8%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#66 of 1191
Illinois rank
3,962
Policies

The verdict

At $2,020/yr, Evanston, IL (ZIP 60202) sits in the 76th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 14% above the U.S. average.

$2,020
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+10.2%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,020/yr
+10.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.03%
Avg severity: $28,812
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
-8.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60202 (Evanston, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 60202 (Evanston, IL) pay an average of $2,020 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3,962 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 60202 comes in 14% above, the 76th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 24% above, ranking #66 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Golden Eagle (ZIP 62036) at $2,024, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 71.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 60202. About 5.03% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,812. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.03% in this ZIP, a drop of 8.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.2% through 2022, ranging $1,833 to $2,020 with a 5-year average of $1,927, an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 60202 Compares

vs National Average
$2,020 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Illinois Average
$2,020 vs $1,631
24% above state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60202, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,020
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60202.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,833 -
2019 $1,855 +1.2%
2020 $1,958 +5.5%
2021 $1,970 +0.6%
2022 $2,020 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,927
Premium Range
$1,833 - $2,020
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60202

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

  • Compare ZIP 60202 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Illinois's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 60202?
ZIP 60202 (Evanston, IL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,020 per year as of 2022 (76th percentile, #66 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois). Premiums have changed +10.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Evanston, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 60202: claims frequency (5.03%), loss ratio (71.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.03%), together placing this ZIP at the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60202 compared to the national average?
ZIP 60202 premiums of $2,020/yr are 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60202?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 60202 in Illinois, a drop of 8.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60202 over 5 years?
ZIP 60202 premiums spanned $1,833 to $2,020 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,927. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 60202 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 60202 averages $2,020/yr, 24% above that figure, ranking #66 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.