ZIP 61361 Insurance Data

Sheffield, Illinois · Bureau County · 6 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,515/yr
+25.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
9.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.38%
Avg severity: $10,358
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-2.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61361 (Sheffield, IL)

ZIP 61361 (Sheffield, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,515 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6 reported policies. That is 15% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 47th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 7% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61361 is 9.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,358. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a drop of 2.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61361 have risen by 25.3%, ranging from $1,209 to $1,515 with a five-year average of $1,365 — an annualized rate of +5.8% 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 61361 Compares

vs National Average
$1,515 vs $1,776
15% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,515 vs $1,631
7% below state avg
National Percentile
47th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,209
2019 $1,300 +7.5%
2020 $1,375 +5.8%
2021 $1,425 +3.7%
2022 $1,515 +6.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,365
Premium Range
$1,209 - $1,515
Annual Change Rate
+5.8% 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 61361?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 61361 (Sheffield, IL) is $1,515 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +25.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sheffield, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.38% in this ZIP), loss ratio (9.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.92%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61361 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61361 premiums of $1,515/yr are 15% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 47th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61361?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61361 is 0.92%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -2.8% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61361 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 61361 have ranged from $1,209 to $1,515, with a 5-year average of $1,365. The annualized change rate is +5.8% per year.
How does ZIP 61361 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61361 has an average premium of $1,515/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average.

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