ZIP 62286 · Randolph County

Sparta, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 62286, Sparta, Illinois.

28.2%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#625 of 1191
Illinois rank
21
Policies

The verdict

At $1,551/yr, Sparta, IL (ZIP 62286) sits in the 50th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 13% below the U.S. average.

$1,551
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
+19.0%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,551/yr
+19.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.86%
Avg severity: $15,280
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
+182.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 62286 (Sparta, IL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 62286 (Sparta, IL) runs $1,551 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 13% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 50th percentile nationally. The Illinois statewide average is $1,631 per year; this ZIP sits 5% below that figure, ranking #625 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Alexander (ZIP 62601) at $1,551, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 62286 shows a 28.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.86%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,280. Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 62286 at expiration, a rise of 182.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 62286 costs have risen 19.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,303 to a high of $1,551, 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 62286 Compares

vs National Average
$1,551 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,551 vs $1,631
5% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 62286, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,551
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 62286.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,303 -
2019 $1,382 +6.0%
2020 $1,451 +5.0%
2021 $1,514 +4.4%
2022 $1,551 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,440
Premium Range
$1,303 - $1,551
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 62286

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 62286 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 62286?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 62286 (Sparta, IL) averages $1,551 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 50th percentile, #625 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +19.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sparta, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 62286: claims frequency (2.86%), loss ratio (28.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.76%), together placing this ZIP at the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 62286 compared to the national average?
At $1,551/yr, ZIP 62286 runs 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 62286?
ZIP 62286 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.76% in Illinois, a rise of 182.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 62286 over 5 years?
ZIP 62286 premiums spanned $1,303 to $1,551 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,440. The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 62286 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 62286 runs 5% below the Illinois state average ($1,631/yr vs this ZIP's $1,551/yr), ranking #625 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.