ZIP 62837 · Wayne County

Fairfield, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 62837, Fairfield, Illinois.

26.5%
Loss ratio
0.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#935 of 1191
Illinois rank
21
Policies

The verdict

Fairfield, IL (ZIP 62837) averages $1,439/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.

$1,439
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+18.2%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,439/yr
+18.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.43%
Avg severity: $8,618
Nonrenewal Rate
0.50%
+105.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 62837 (Fairfield, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 62837 (Fairfield, IL) pay an average of $1,439 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 21 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #935 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Gladstone (ZIP 61437) at $1,439, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 26.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 4.43% of policies in ZIP 62837 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,618. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.50%, a rise of 105.5% 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 18.2% through 2022, ranging $1,217 to $1,439 with a 5-year average of $1,330, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 62837 Compares

vs National Average
$1,439 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,439 vs $1,631
12% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 62837, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,439
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 62837.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,217 -
2019 $1,269 +4.3%
2020 $1,340 +5.6%
2021 $1,386 +3.4%
2022 $1,439 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,330
Premium Range
$1,217 - $1,439
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 62837

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

  • Put ZIP 62837 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 62837?
At the 42nd percentile nationally, #935 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois, ZIP 62837 (Fairfield, IL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,439 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +18.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairfield, IL?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 62837: claims frequency (4.43%), loss ratio (26.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.50%), together placing this ZIP at the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 62837 compared to the national average?
ZIP 62837 premiums of $1,439/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 62837?
ZIP 62837 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.50% in Illinois, a rise of 105.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 62837 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 62837 runs $1,217-$1,439 (5-year average $1,330). The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 62837 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 62837 runs 12% below the Illinois state average ($1,631/yr vs this ZIP's $1,439/yr), ranking #935 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.