Get multiple home insurance quotes in 61260. Our licensed 61260, IL agents are ready to serve you.

Shop for Home Insurance in 61260 right now!

If you live in the 61260 zip code, we can help you find a better homeowners insurance policy at a lower price. Homeowners within the city of Joy have saved hundreds of dollars on their annual premium when using GetHomeInsuranceQuotes.com.

Our service is always free and we not only find a great policy for you, our IL licensed agents will provide you with a free consultation to discuss your coverage needs and answer any questions you may have regarding policy coverages or rates.

It is easy to start shopping for a new policy, just click on the "Get Multiple Quotes Now" button below, confirm your 61260 and then compare quotes from a variety of nationwide insurance companies.

61260 Average Homeowners Insurance Rates

If you are shopping for a HO-3 policy, which is considered the standard when it comes to homeowners insurance, we can help. In 61260 the average premium for homeowners coverage is $849 which compares very well to the national average of $1,249.

Our site makes it easy for you to find the insurer that offers the best coverage at the best rate in 61260. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and explain the different type of coverage while helping you determine what coverage levels are best for your family.

Get Free Home Insurance Quotes in 61260 Today!

We can help you find up to 12 homeowners insurance quotes quickly and from the comfort of your own home. In addition, we can do a discount review to make sure you are getting all available discounts on your policy.

Click to review the best Joy, IL home insurance quotes in your area.

61260 Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local 61260 homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$599 /yr.

Shows Zip Code: 61260 lowest rates with discounts applied on average.

For the 61260, homeowners insurance rates may vary on deductible, coverage amount and property details. Below is a list of the averages based on the cost of an annual home insurance premium.

Coverage Amount:Annual Premium
1800 sq. ft. or below
(discounts applied)
$599 /yr.
Average Coverage:$849 /yr.
2600 sq. ft. or higher
(all discounts applied)
$1149 /yr.

What is the average home insurance cost for a home in 61260?

  • • The average homeowners insurance premium paid annually for a home in 61260 is around $849 per year.

What does it cost on average per month for home insurance in 61260?

  • • Homeowners in 61260 pay a monthly average cost per month around $71.00.

What kind of discount could I get if I combine my home and auto insurance together in 61260?

  • • Autoowners in 61260 can receive a 20% to 25% discount if they own a home and would like to group or bundle their car and home insurance together with one insurance company.

For shopping home insurance rates within the Joy area, check out other zip codes nearby 61260.
Review average rates in another zip code:
61260 homeowners insurance rates

Home Replacement Cost Coverage in 61260

Average Building Cost Per Square Foot in 61260: $154

Location: Joy, Illinois (Mercer County)

Average Square Footage in 61260: 595 Sq. Ft.

When building or updating a home, it's always good to review the average cost per square foot to build in 61260 before you start any project. Joy homeowners pay on average around $154 per square foot to build a home. Another great reason to know the average cost to build is for your homeowners insurance policy. A standard homeowners policy will help you cover the replacement cost of your home due a fire or any other named perils on your policy. Calculating your dwelling coverage for your home in 61260 is extremely helpful when estimating how much replacement cost coverage you need. We highly recommend that you have enough dwelling coverage to rebuild your home if it was destroyed by a covered peril.

Here is how you determine your replacement cost. If we take an average home in 61260 and want to estimated the dwelling coverage, than we will need the square footage of the home which is 595 sq. ft. and the average cost to rebuild the home in this area is around $154 per square foot would be considered a base estimate cost. These two numbers would allow us to generate the replacement cost needed for an average size home in the Joy area. If the home is new or has been upgraded, you will want to add $50 to $100 or more per square foot to equally cover the replacement cost to restore a home back to it's original condition.

Home Improvement StatusPrice per Sq. Ft.Square FeetDwelling Coverage
Basic Home Features$154595$91,700
Additional Upgrades & Added Features$193595$114,625
Major Home Updates or Advancements$231595$137,550

It's important to understand that when you estimate your replacement cost of your home in the 61260 zip code area, it will be the cost to replace the structure of your home, not the additional value of the property that is factored in when purchasing a new home.

Best Homeowners Insurance Agencies in 61260

Best Home & Auto Insurance Agencies in 61260

Housing Demographics for 61260

Population Review for 61260 Zip Code

For the city of Joy, the population within 61260 has increased to over 506 residents in population size. The current population total is 748. We have broken down the population based on race below. In 61260, there are over 368 in male population and 380 females.

PopulationValues
Total Population748
White Population683
Black Population1
Hispanic Population32
Asian Population0
Hawaiian Population0
Indian Population1
Other Population6
Male Population368
Female Population380
Population Estimate506

Household Data for 61260

The average number of homes in 61260 is around 296, there are an average of 2.53 per household. The average house value according to local real estate values is around $91,700. Please review the following demographics below for average income and media age.

Housing / Income DataValues
Households Per Zipcode296
Persons Per Household2.53
Average House Value$91,700
Income Per Household$36042
Median Age40.0
Median Age Male36.5
Median Age Female43.7
61260 DetailsValues
StateIL
State Full NameIllinois
City TypeP
City Alias Abbreviation
Area Code309
CityJoy
City Alias NameJOY
CountyMercer
County FIPS131
State FIPS17
Time Zone6
Day Light SavingY
MSA
PMSA
CSA209
CBSA19340
CBSA_DIV
CBSA_TypeMetro
CBSA_NameDavenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
MSA_Name
PMSA_Name
RegionMidwest
DivisionEast North Central
MailingNameY
Economic & Growth ReviewValues
Number Of Businesses7
Number Of Employees34
Business First Quarter Payroll277
Business Annual Payroll1195
Business Employment Flag
Growth Rank0
Growth Housing Units 2003
Growth Housing Units 2004
Growth Increase Number0
Growth Increase Percentage0.0
Metropolitan DetailsValues
CBSA Population379690
CBSA Division Population0
Congressional District15|17
Congressional LandArea14695.67|6933.08
Delivery Residential200
Delivery Business5
Delivery Total351
Preferred Last Line KeyW13500
Classification Code
Multi-CountyY
CSA NameDavenport-Moline, IA-IL
CBSA_DIV_Name
City State KeyW13500
Land Area58.263000
Water Area0.014000
City Alias Code
City Mixed CaseJoy
City Alias Mixed CaseJoy
Box Count135
SFDU200
MFDU0
State ANSI17
County ANSI131
ZIP Intro
Alias Intro
Facility CodeP
City Delivery IndicatorN
Carrier Route Rate SortationD
Finance Number163984
Unique ZIP Name
SSA State County Code14740
Medicare CBSA Code19340
Medicare CBSA NameDavenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
Medicare CBSA TypeMetro
Market Rating Area ID6
County Mixed CaseMercer

Illinois Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • North Carolina Homeowners’ Insurance Premiums May See a 15% Increase Posted on Thursday 23rd January, 2025

    The base rate for North Carolina homeowners insurance will be headed up by an average of 15% by the middle of 2026. The rate increases are part of a settlement that was reached with the insurance industry by the North Carolina Insurance Department. The state Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey recently announced the rate increase agreement […]

  • 2025 Florida Home Insurance Rates Could Increase Posted on Tuesday 14th January, 2025

    While many state legislators, industry leaders and insurance regulators have been claiming that the insurance market in Florida has stabilized, it looks like premiums may be headed up again in the near future.  According to an analysis by the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the average statewide premium, being paid for an all-perils single-family home policy […]

  • Economists Top 5 Housing Predictions for 2025 Posted on Monday 6th January, 2025

    Housing costs are currently sky-high, regardless of whether you are renting or in the market to buy a home. According to the latest data from the U.S Cenus, the median sales price for a single-family home was $437,300, which is up from $426,800 a month prior. On the rental front, the median price for rent […]