ZIP 61115 · Winnebago County

Machesney Park, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61115, Machesney Park, Illinois.

88.4%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#1176 of 1191
Illinois rank
842
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 61115 (Machesney Park, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,244/yr, 27th percentile nationally, 30% below the U.S. norm.

$1,244
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+16.0%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.

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. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 61115 in the 27th percentile, 30% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Illinois's average of $1,631, ZIP 61115 is 24% below, ranking #1176 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Keithsburg (ZIP 61442) at $1,244, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

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. Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 61115 at expiration, a drop of 41.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 61115 premiums risen 16.0%, spanning $1,073 to $1,244 (five-year average: $1,142), an annualized rate of +3.8% per year.

How to read these numbers

The figures on this page come from the U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office, which collects homeowners insurance premium and claims data directly from the largest property insurers in the country. Because the data is aggregated at the ZIP-code level and averaged across many policies, it describes the typical cost in an area rather than a quote for any single home. Two houses on the same street can pay very different premiums depending on their age, construction type, roof condition, prior claims, and the specific coverage limits and deductibles the homeowner selects. The loss ratio shows how much of every premium dollar insurers paid back out as claims; a ratio above one means carriers lost money locally, which often precedes rate increases or carrier exits. Rising nonrenewal and claim frequency reveal how stressed the local market has become. Use these figures to gauge the direction and scale of costs in your area, then request quotes from several licensed carriers before buying or renewing a policy. 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

Average premium in ZIP 61115, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,244
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61115.
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)

What this means for ZIP 61115

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 61115 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Illinois compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Illinois overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

FIO figures are ZIP-level market averages across the largest insurers (~80% of the market), not a quote for any single home. Request quotes from multiple licensed carriers before buying or renewing.

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?
At the 27th percentile nationally, #1176 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois, ZIP 61115 (Machesney Park, IL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,244 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +16.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Machesney Park, IL?
In ZIP 61115, insurers report a 88.4% loss ratio, a 6.46% claims frequency, and a 0.98% nonrenewal rate, the 27th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61115 compared to the national average?
At $1,244/yr, ZIP 61115 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61115?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61115 is 0.98%, a drop of 41.2% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61115 over 5 years?
ZIP 61115 premiums spanned $1,073 to $1,244 across the 2018-2022 window, 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 runs 24% below the Illinois state average ($1,631/yr vs this ZIP's $1,244/yr), ranking #1176 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium.

Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on U.S. Treasury FIO data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.