ZIP 61401 · Knox County

Galesburg, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61401, Galesburg, Illinois.

17.2%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#1102 of 1191
Illinois rank
117
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 61401 (Galesburg, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,349/yr, 35th percentile nationally, 24% below the U.S. norm.

$1,349
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+17.0%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,349/yr
+17.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.35%
Avg severity: $6,937
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
-23.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61401 (Galesburg, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 61401 (Galesburg, IL) pay an average of $1,349 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 117 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally. Compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #1102 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Geff (ZIP 62842) at $1,348, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 61401 shows a 17.2% 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 3.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,937. Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 61401 at expiration, a drop of 23.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 61401 costs have risen 17.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,153 to a high of $1,349, an annualized rate of +4.0% 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 61401 Compares

vs National Average
$1,349 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,349 vs $1,631
17% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61401, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,349
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61401.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,153 -
2019 $1,194 +3.5%
2020 $1,257 +5.3%
2021 $1,317 +4.7%
2022 $1,349 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,254
Premium Range
$1,153 - $1,349
Annual Change Rate
+4.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61401

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

  • Put ZIP 61401 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Illinois compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 61401?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61401 (Galesburg, IL) averages $1,349 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 35th percentile, #1102 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +17.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Galesburg, IL?
In ZIP 61401, insurers report a 17.2% loss ratio, a 3.35% claims frequency, and a 0.94% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61401 compared to the national average?
At $1,349/yr, ZIP 61401 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61401?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61401 is 0.94%, a drop of 23.8% over the past 5 years in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61401 over 5 years?
ZIP 61401 premiums spanned $1,153 to $1,349 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,254. The annualized change rate is +4.0% per year.
How does ZIP 61401 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61401 has an average premium of $1,349/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average, ranking #1102 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.