ZIP 61115 Insurance Data

Machesney Park, Illinois · Winnebago County · 842 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,244/yr
+16.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
88.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.46%
Avg severity: $17,013
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
-41.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61115 (Machesney Park, IL)

ZIP 61115 (Machesney Park, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,244 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 842 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 24% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61115 is 88.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,013. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.98% in this ZIP, a drop of 41.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61115 have risen by 16.0%, ranging from $1,073 to $1,244 with a five-year average of $1,142 — an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 61115 Compares

vs National Average
$1,244 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,244 vs $1,631
24% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,073
2019 $1,081 +0.8%
2020 $1,124 +4.0%
2021 $1,187 +5.6%
2022 $1,244 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,142
Premium Range
$1,073 - $1,244
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% 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 61115?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 61115 (Machesney Park, IL) is $1,244 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Machesney Park, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.46% in this ZIP), loss ratio (88.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.98%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61115 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61115 premiums of $1,244/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61115?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61115 is 0.98%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -41.2% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61115 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61115 have ranged from $1,073 to $1,244, with a 5-year average of $1,142. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 61115 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61115 has an average premium of $1,244/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average.

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