ZIP 61938 · Coles County

Mattoon, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61938, Mattoon, Illinois.

45.9%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#1078 of 1191
Illinois rank
69
Policies

The verdict

At $1,364/yr, Mattoon, IL (ZIP 61938) sits in the 36th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,364
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
+16.5%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,364/yr
+16.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.69%
Avg severity: $13,343
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-12.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61938 (Mattoon, IL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 61938 (Mattoon, IL) runs $1,364 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 69 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 36th national percentile. Illinois homeowners pay $1,631 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (below), ranking #1078 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Spring Valley (ZIP 61362) at $1,364, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 45.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 61938. 4.69% of policies in ZIP 61938 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,343. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.91%, a drop of 12.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 61938 costs have risen 16.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,170 to a high of $1,364, an annualized rate of +3.9% 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 61938 Compares

vs National Average
$1,364 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,364 vs $1,631
16% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61938, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,364
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61938.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,170 -
2019 $1,236 +5.6%
2020 $1,275 +3.1%
2021 $1,325 +4.0%
2022 $1,364 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,274
Premium Range
$1,170 - $1,364
Annual Change Rate
+3.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61938

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

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 61938?
ZIP 61938 (Mattoon, IL) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,364 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #1078 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois). Premiums have changed +16.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mattoon, IL?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 61938: a claims frequency of 4.69%, a loss ratio of 45.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.91%, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61938 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 61938 lands in the 36th percentile: its $1,364/yr average is 23% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61938?
Insurers decline to renew 0.91% of policies in ZIP 61938 in Illinois, a drop of 12.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61938 over 5 years?
ZIP 61938 premiums spanned $1,170 to $1,364 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,274. The annualized change rate is +3.9% per year.
How does ZIP 61938 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61938 has an average premium of $1,364/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #1078 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.