ZIP 60538 · Kendall County

Montgomery, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 60538, Montgomery, Illinois.

58.3%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#941 of 1191
Illinois rank
1,019
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Montgomery, IL (ZIP 60538) runs $1,436/yr on average: the 42nd percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,436
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+16.6%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,436/yr
+16.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.42%
Avg severity: $15,426
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+4.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60538 (Montgomery, IL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 60538 (Montgomery, IL) at $1,436 per year for 2022 across approximately 1,019 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 60538 comes in 19% below, the 42nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Illinois homeowners pay $1,631 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #941 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Roxana (ZIP 62084) at $1,436, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 60538 is 58.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.42%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,426. Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 60538 at expiration, a rise of 4.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 60538 have risen by 16.6%, ranging from $1,232 to $1,436 with a five-year average of $1,316, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 60538 Compares

vs National Average
$1,436 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,436 vs $1,631
12% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 60538, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,436
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 60538.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,232 -
2019 $1,259 +2.2%
2020 $1,306 +3.8%
2021 $1,347 +3.1%
2022 $1,436 +6.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,316
Premium Range
$1,232 - $1,436
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 60538

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

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 60538?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 60538 (Montgomery, IL) averages $1,436 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 42nd percentile, #941 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +16.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Montgomery, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 60538: claims frequency (5.42%), loss ratio (58.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.98%), together placing this ZIP at the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60538 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 60538 lands in the 42nd percentile: its $1,436/yr average is 19% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60538?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60538 is 0.98%, a rise of 4.5% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60538 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 60538 runs $1,232-$1,436 (5-year average $1,316). The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 60538 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60538 runs 12% below the Illinois state average ($1,631/yr vs this ZIP's $1,436/yr), ranking #941 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.