ZIP 60626 Insurance Data

Chicago, Illinois · Cook County · 11,355 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,979/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
65.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.55%
Avg severity: $23,311
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-7.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60626 (Chicago, IL)

ZIP 60626 (Chicago, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,979 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11,355 reported policies. That is 11% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 21% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 60626 is 65.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,311. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.68% in this ZIP, a drop of 7.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 60626 have risen by 5.8%, ranging from $1,869 to $1,979 with a five-year average of $1,932 — an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 60626 Compares

vs National Average
$1,979 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,979 vs $1,631
21% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,869
2019 $1,892 +1.2%
2020 $1,951 +3.1%
2021 $1,968 +0.9%
2022 $1,979 +0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,932
Premium Range
$1,869 - $1,979
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% 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 60626?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 60626 (Chicago, IL) is $1,979 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chicago, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.55% in this ZIP), loss ratio (65.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.68%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60626 compared to the national average?
ZIP 60626 premiums of $1,979/yr are 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60626?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60626 is 0.68%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -7.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60626 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 60626 have ranged from $1,869 to $1,979, with a 5-year average of $1,932. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 60626 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60626 has an average premium of $1,979/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 21% above the state average.

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