ZIP 60203 · Cook County

Evanston, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60203, Evanston, Illinois.

40.8%
Loss ratio
1.03%
Nonrenewal rate
#50 of 1191
Illinois rank
2,561
Policies

The verdict

At $2,169/yr, Evanston, IL (ZIP 60203) sits in the 81st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 22% above the U.S. average.

$2,169
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+13.9%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,169/yr
+13.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.25%
Avg severity: $16,840
Nonrenewal Rate
1.03%
-14.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60203 (Evanston, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 60203 (Evanston, IL) pay an average of $2,169 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,561 reported policies. That is 22% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 81st percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 33% above, ranking #50 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Libertyville (ZIP 60048) at $2,179, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 60203 is 40.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.25% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,840. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.03% in this ZIP, a drop of 14.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 60203 have risen by 13.9%, ranging from $1,905 to $2,169 with a five-year average of $2,063, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 60203 Compares

vs National Average
$2,169 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Illinois Average
$2,169 vs $1,631
33% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60203, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,169
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60203.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,905 -
2019 $1,965 +3.1%
2020 $2,131 +8.5%
2021 $2,145 +0.7%
2022 $2,169 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,063
Premium Range
$1,905 - $2,169
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60203

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 60203 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 60203?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 60203 (Evanston, IL): $2,169/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #50 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +13.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Evanston, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 60203: claims frequency (5.25%), loss ratio (40.8%), and nonrenewal rate (1.03%), together placing this ZIP at the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60203 compared to the national average?
At $2,169/yr, ZIP 60203 runs 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60203?
Insurers decline to renew 1.03% of policies in ZIP 60203 in Illinois, a drop of 14.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60203 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 60203 runs $1,905-$2,169 (5-year average $2,063). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 60203 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60203 has an average premium of $2,169/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 33% above the state average, ranking #50 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.