ZIP 62897 · Franklin County

Whittington, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 62897, Whittington, Illinois.

13.9%
Loss ratio
1.14%
Nonrenewal rate
#313 of 1191
Illinois rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Whittington, IL (ZIP 62897) averages $1,686/yr for homeowners insurance, 5% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 59th percentile nationally.

$1,686
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+18.8%
since 2018
59th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,686/yr
+18.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.55%
Avg severity: $5,149
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 62897 (Whittington, IL)

ZIP 62897 (Whittington, IL) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,686 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. Illinois homeowners pay $1,631 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 3% (above), ranking #313 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Riverdale (ZIP 60827) at $1,686, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 62897 is 13.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.55% of policies in ZIP 62897 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,149. Insurers decline to renew 1.14% of policies in ZIP 62897 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 62897 premiums risen 18.8%, spanning $1,419 to $1,686 (five-year average: $1,558), 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 62897 Compares

vs National Average
$1,686 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,686 vs $1,631
3% above state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 62897, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,686
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 62897.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,419 -
2019 $1,473 +3.8%
2020 $1,672 +13.5%
2021 $1,540 -7.8%
2022 $1,686 +9.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,558
Premium Range
$1,419 - $1,686
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 62897

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

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 62897?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #313 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois, ZIP 62897 (Whittington, IL) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,686 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +18.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whittington, IL?
In ZIP 62897, insurers report a 13.9% loss ratio, a 4.55% claims frequency, and a 1.14% nonrenewal rate, the 59th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 62897 compared to the national average?
At $1,686/yr, ZIP 62897 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 62897?
ZIP 62897 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.14% in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 62897 over 5 years?
ZIP 62897 premiums spanned $1,419 to $1,686 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,558. The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 62897 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 62897 has an average premium of $1,686/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 3% above the state average, ranking #313 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.