ZIP 61928 · Moultrie County

Gays, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61928, Gays, Illinois.

117.9%
Loss ratio
1.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#827 of 1191
Illinois rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,477/yr, Gays, IL (ZIP 61928) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,477
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+18.7%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,477/yr
+18.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
117.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.94%
Avg severity: $15,927
Nonrenewal Rate
1.56%
+100.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61928 (Gays, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 61928 (Gays, IL) pay an average of $1,477 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% below that mark and lands in the 45th national percentile. The Illinois statewide average is $1,631 per year; this ZIP sits 9% below that figure, ranking #827 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Buckley (ZIP 60918) at $1,477, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 117.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 10.94% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,927. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.56%, a rise of 100.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 18.7% through 2022, ranging $1,245 to $1,477 with a 5-year average of $1,384, an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 61928 Compares

vs National Average
$1,477 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,477 vs $1,631
9% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61928, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,477
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61928.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,245 -
2019 $1,374 +10.4%
2020 $1,403 +2.1%
2021 $1,424 +1.5%
2022 $1,477 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,384
Premium Range
$1,245 - $1,477
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61928

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

  • Compare ZIP 61928 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Illinois compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Illinois overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 61928?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61928 (Gays, IL) averages $1,477 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 45th percentile, #827 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +18.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gays, IL?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 61928: a claims frequency of 10.94% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.56%, against a loss ratio above 100% (117.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61928 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 61928 lands in the 45th percentile: its $1,477/yr average is 17% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61928?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61928 is 1.56%, a rise of 100.0% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61928 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 61928 runs $1,245-$1,477 (5-year average $1,384). The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 61928 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61928 has an average premium of $1,477/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average, ranking #827 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.