ZIP 61728 · McLean County

Colfax, IL Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 61728, Colfax, Illinois.

235.5%
Loss ratio
1.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#670 of 1191
Illinois rank
8
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 61728 (Colfax, IL) homeowners insurance averages $1,534/yr, 49th percentile nationally, 14% below the U.S. norm.

$1,534
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+15.6%
since 2018
49th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,534/yr
+15.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
235.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
29.82%
Avg severity: $12,115
Nonrenewal Rate
1.82%
+17.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 61728 (Colfax, IL)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 61728 (Colfax, IL) at $1,534 per year for 2022 across approximately 8 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 61728 comes in 14% below, the 49th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Illinois statewide average is $1,631 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #670 of 1191 tracked ZIPs in Illinois by premium. The closest-priced peer within Illinois is Carlyle (ZIP 62231) at $1,534, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 235.5%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 29.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,115. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.82% in this ZIP, a rise of 17.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 61728 have risen by 15.6%, ranging from $1,327 to $1,534 with a five-year average of $1,429, an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 61728 Compares

vs National Average
$1,534 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Illinois Average
$1,534 vs $1,631
6% below state avg
National Percentile
49th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 61728, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,534
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 61728.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,327 -
2019 $1,390 +4.8%
2020 $1,431 +2.9%
2021 $1,463 +2.3%
2022 $1,534 +4.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,429
Premium Range
$1,327 - $1,534
Annual Change Rate
+3.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 61728

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

  • Compare ZIP 61728 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Illinois's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Illinois overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 61728?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 61728 (Colfax, IL) averages $1,534 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 49th percentile, #670 of 1191 ZIPs in Illinois. Premiums have changed +15.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Colfax, IL?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 61728: a claims frequency of 29.82% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.82%, against a loss ratio above 100% (235.5%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 61728 compared to the national average?
ZIP 61728 premiums of $1,534/yr are 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 49th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 61728?
Insurers decline to renew 1.82% of policies in ZIP 61728 in Illinois, a rise of 17.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 61728 over 5 years?
ZIP 61728 premiums spanned $1,327 to $1,534 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,429. The annualized change rate is +3.7% per year.
How does ZIP 61728 compare to the Illinois state average?
ZIP 61728 has an average premium of $1,534/yr compared to the Illinois state average of $1,631/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #670 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.