ZIP 61008 · Boone County

Belvidere, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61008, Belvidere, Illinois.

51.5%
Loss ratio
0.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#608 of 1191
Illinois rank
153
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Belvidere, IL (ZIP 61008) runs $1,561/yr on average: the 51st percentile nationally and 12% below the U.S. average.

$1,561
Avg premium (2022)
-12%
vs U.S. average
+19.1%
since 2018
51st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,561/yr
+19.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.31%
Avg severity: $12,727
Nonrenewal Rate
0.91%
-9.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61008 (Belvidere, IL)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 61008 (Belvidere, IL) runs $1,561 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 153 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 61008 comes in 12% below, the 51st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Illinois statewide average is $1,631 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #608 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Ludlow (ZIP 60949) at $1,561, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 51.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 6.31% of policies in ZIP 61008 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,727. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.91%, a drop of 9.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 61008 premiums risen 19.1%, spanning $1,310 to $1,561 (five-year average: $1,424), an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 61008 Compares

vs National Average
$1,561 vs $1,776
12% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,561 vs $1,631
4% below state avg
National Percentile
51th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61008, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,561
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61008.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,310 -
2019 $1,347 +2.8%
2020 $1,397 +3.8%
2021 $1,504 +7.6%
2022 $1,561 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,424
Premium Range
$1,310 - $1,561
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61008

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

  • Compare ZIP 61008 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 61008?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61008 (Belvidere, IL) averages $1,561 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 51st percentile, #608 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +19.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Belvidere, IL?
In ZIP 61008, insurers report a 51.5% loss ratio, a 6.31% claims frequency, and a 0.91% nonrenewal rate, the 51st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61008 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61008 premiums of $1,561/yr are 12% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 51st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61008?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61008 is 0.91%, a drop of 9.0% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61008 over 5 years?
ZIP 61008 premiums spanned $1,310 to $1,561 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,424. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 61008 compare to the Illinois state average?
The Illinois state average is $1,631/yr; ZIP 61008 averages $1,561/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #608 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.