ZIP 62208 Insurance Data

Fairview Heights, Illinois · St. Clair County · 500 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,738/yr
+16.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.64%
Avg severity: $14,746
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
+63.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL)

ZIP 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,738 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 500 reported policies. That is 2% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 63th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 7% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 62208 is 47.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.64%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,746. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.74% in this ZIP, a rise of 63.6% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 62208 have risen by 16.1%, ranging from $1,497 to $1,738 with a five-year average of $1,614 — an annualized rate of +3.8% 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 62208 Compares

vs National Average
$1,738 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,738 vs $1,631
7% above state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,497
2019 $1,537 +2.7%
2020 $1,636 +6.4%
2021 $1,660 +1.4%
2022 $1,738 +4.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,614
Premium Range
$1,497 - $1,738
Annual Change Rate
+3.8% 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 62208?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 62208 (Fairview Heights, IL) is $1,738 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +16.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairview Heights, IL?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.64% in this ZIP), loss ratio (47.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.74%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 62208 compared to the national average?
ZIP 62208 premiums of $1,738/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 62208?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 62208 is 0.74%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +63.6% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 62208 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 62208 have ranged from $1,497 to $1,738, with a 5-year average of $1,614. The annualized change rate is +3.8% per year.
How does ZIP 62208 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 62208 has an average premium of $1,738/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 7% above the state average.

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