ZIP 61252 · Whiteside County

Fulton, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61252, Fulton, Illinois.

29.8%
Loss ratio
0.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#1152 of 1191
Illinois rank
35
Policies

The verdict

Fulton, IL (ZIP 61252) averages $1,299/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,299
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+19.1%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,299/yr
+19.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.33%
Avg severity: $11,599
Nonrenewal Rate
0.60%
-15.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61252 (Fulton, IL)

ZIP 61252 (Fulton, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,299 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 35 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 61252 in the 31st percentile, 27% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #1152 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Loves Park (ZIP 61111) at $1,299, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61252 is 29.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.33% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,599. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.60% in this ZIP, a drop of 15.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61252 have risen by 19.1%, ranging from $1,090 to $1,299 with a five-year average of $1,200, an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 61252 Compares

vs National Average
$1,299 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,299 vs $1,631
20% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61252, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,299
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61252.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,090 -
2019 $1,149 +5.4%
2020 $1,199 +4.4%
2021 $1,263 +5.4%
2022 $1,299 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,200
Premium Range
$1,090 - $1,299
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61252

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

  • Put ZIP 61252 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Illinois's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 61252?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61252 (Fulton, IL) averages $1,299 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 31st percentile, #1152 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +19.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fulton, IL?
In ZIP 61252, insurers report a 29.8% loss ratio, a 3.33% claims frequency, and a 0.60% nonrenewal rate, the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61252 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61252 premiums of $1,299/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61252?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61252 is 0.60%, a drop of 15.2% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61252 over 5 years?
ZIP 61252 premiums spanned $1,090 to $1,299 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,200. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 61252 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 61252 averages $1,299/yr, 20% below that figure, ranking #1152 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.