ZIP 60640 Insurance Data

Chicago, Illinois · Cook County · 10,530 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,416/yr
+1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.62%
Avg severity: $17,873
Nonrenewal Rate
0.67%
+23.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 60640 (Chicago, IL)

ZIP 60640 (Chicago, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,416 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10,530 reported policies. That is 36% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 87th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 48% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 60640 is 41.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.62%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,873. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.67% in this ZIP, a rise of 23.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 60640 have risen by 1.7%, ranging from $2,377 to $2,461 with a five-year average of $2,413 — an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 60640 Compares

vs National Average
$2,416 vs $1,776
36% above national avg
vs Illinois Average
$2,416 vs $1,631
48% above state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,377
2019 $2,380 +0.1%
2020 $2,461 +3.4%
2021 $2,431 -1.2%
2022 $2,416 -0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,413
Premium Range
$2,377 - $2,461
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% 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 60640?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 60640 (Chicago, IL) is $2,416 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chicago, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.62% in this ZIP), loss ratio (41.6%), and nonrenewal rates (0.67%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 60640 compared to the national average?
ZIP 60640 premiums of $2,416/yr are 36% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60640?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 60640 is 0.67%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +23.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 60640 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 60640 have ranged from $2,377 to $2,461, with a 5-year average of $2,413. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 60640 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 60640 has an average premium of $2,416/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 48% above the state average.

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