ZIP 60551 Insurance Data

Sheridan, Illinois · LaSalle County · 33 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,864/yr
+12.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
92.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.96%
Avg severity: $28,890
Nonrenewal Rate
0.93%
-41.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60551 (Sheridan, IL)

ZIP 60551 (Sheridan, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,864 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 33 reported policies. That is 5% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 14% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 60551 is 92.3%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.96%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,890. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.93% in this ZIP, a drop of 41.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 60551 have risen by 12.8%, ranging from $1,653 to $1,864 with a five-year average of $1,744 — an annualized rate of +3.1% per year. 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 60551 Compares

vs National Average
$1,864 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,864 vs $1,631
14% above state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,653
2019 $1,700 +2.9%
2020 $1,735 +2.0%
2021 $1,769 +2.0%
2022 $1,864 +5.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,744
Premium Range
$1,653 - $1,864
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 60551?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 60551 (Sheridan, IL) is $1,864 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +12.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sheridan, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.96% in this ZIP), loss ratio (92.3%), and nonrenewal rates (0.93%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60551 compared to the national average?
ZIP 60551 premiums of $1,864/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60551?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60551 is 0.93%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -41.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60551 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 60551 have ranged from $1,653 to $1,864, with a 5-year average of $1,744. The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 60551 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60551 has an average premium of $1,864/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 14% above the state average.

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