ZIP 61724 · McLean County

Bellflower, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61724, Bellflower, Illinois.

512.8%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#780 of 1191
Illinois rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 61724 (Bellflower, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,496/yr, 46th percentile nationally, 16% below the U.S. norm.

$1,496
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+20.0%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,496/yr
+20.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
512.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
44.76%
Avg severity: $17,136
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61724 (Bellflower, IL)

Homeowners in ZIP 61724 (Bellflower, IL) pay an average of $1,496 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 5 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% below that mark and lands in the 46th national percentile. Illinois homeowners pay $1,631 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 8% (below), ranking #780 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Joliet (ZIP 60436) at $1,496, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 61724 is 512.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 44.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,136. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.95% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 61724 premiums risen 20.0%, spanning $1,246 to $1,496 (five-year average: $1,372), an annualized rate of +4.7% 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 61724 Compares

vs National Average
$1,496 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,496 vs $1,631
8% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61724, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,300$1,400$1,500$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,496
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61724.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,246 -
2019 $1,352 +8.5%
2020 $1,355 +0.2%
2021 $1,409 +4.0%
2022 $1,496 +6.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,372
Premium Range
$1,246 - $1,496
Annual Change Rate
+4.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61724

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

  • Put ZIP 61724 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 above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 61724?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61724 (Bellflower, IL) averages $1,496 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 46th percentile, #780 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +20.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bellflower, IL?
ZIP 61724 is running a loss ratio above 100% (512.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 44.76% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.95%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61724 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 61724 lands in the 46th percentile: its $1,496/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61724?
Insurers decline to renew 0.95% of policies in ZIP 61724 in Illinois.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61724 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 61724 runs $1,246-$1,496 (5-year average $1,372). The annualized change rate is +4.7% per year.
How does ZIP 61724 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61724 has an average premium of $1,496/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #780 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.