ZIP 61865 · Vermilion County

Potomac, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61865, Potomac, Illinois.

44.3%
Loss ratio
0.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#350 of 1191
Illinois rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Potomac, IL (ZIP 61865) runs $1,668/yr on average: the 58th percentile nationally and 6% below the U.S. average.

$1,668
Avg premium (2022)
-6%
vs U.S. average
+20.6%
since 2018
58th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,668/yr
+20.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.55%
Avg severity: $20,821
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
+1.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61865 (Potomac, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 61865 (Potomac, IL) pay an average of $1,668 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 61865 comes in 6% below, the 58th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 2% above, ranking #350 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Cary (ZIP 60013) at $1,668, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 44.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 61865. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,821. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.35%, a rise of 1.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61865 have risen by 20.6%, ranging from $1,361 to $1,668 with a five-year average of $1,500, an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 61865 Compares

vs National Average
$1,668 vs $1,776
6% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,668 vs $1,631
2% above state avg
National Percentile
58th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61865, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,668
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61865.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,383 -
2019 $1,361 -1.5%
2020 $1,498 +10.1%
2021 $1,591 +6.2%
2022 $1,668 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,500
Premium Range
$1,361 - $1,668
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61865

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 61865 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 61865?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61865 (Potomac, IL) averages $1,668 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 58th percentile, #350 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +20.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Potomac, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 61865: claims frequency (3.55%), loss ratio (44.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.35%), together placing this ZIP at the 58th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61865 compared to the national average?
At $1,668/yr, ZIP 61865 runs 6% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 58th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61865?
Insurers decline to renew 0.35% of policies in ZIP 61865 in Illinois, a rise of 1.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61865 over 5 years?
ZIP 61865 premiums spanned $1,361 to $1,668 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,500. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 61865 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61865 has an average premium of $1,668/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #350 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.