ZIP 61038 Insurance Data

Garden Prairie, Illinois · Boone County · 12 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,697/yr
+16.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
70.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.97%
Avg severity: $19,981
Nonrenewal Rate
1.49%
+285.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61038 (Garden Prairie, IL)

ZIP 61038 (Garden Prairie, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,697 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 4% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 60th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 4% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61038 is 70.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,981. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.49% in this ZIP, a rise of 285.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61038 have risen by 16.7%, ranging from $1,454 to $1,737 with a five-year average of $1,590 — an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 61038 Compares

vs National Average
$1,697 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,697 vs $1,631
4% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,454
2019 $1,509 +3.8%
2020 $1,554 +2.9%
2021 $1,737 +11.8%
2022 $1,697 -2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,590
Premium Range
$1,454 - $1,737
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% 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 61038?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 61038 (Garden Prairie, IL) is $1,697 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Garden Prairie, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.97% in this ZIP), loss ratio (70.3%), and nonrenewal rates (1.49%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61038 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61038 premiums of $1,697/yr are 4% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61038?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61038 is 1.49%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +285.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61038 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61038 have ranged from $1,454 to $1,737, with a 5-year average of $1,590. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 61038 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61038 has an average premium of $1,697/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average.

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