ZIP 61728 · McLean County

Colfax, IL Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 61728, Colfax, Illinois averages $1,534/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 61728 (Colfax, IL) is #13,106 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #3,447 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,534
Avg premium (2022)
#13,106
of 25,593 on premium
#3,447
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
49th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
41/100
61728 - Colfax, IL

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C-
$1,534/yr
Avg premium, 51st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.02%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
86.9
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
95.5
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 61728's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,534 Lower than most lower than 51% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 61728. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Illinois, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 61728; crosshairs: Illinois averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$791.7$2149.9$3508.1$4866.3$6224.50.0%0.9%1.8%2.6%3.5%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 61367 · Sublette $1,039/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 61239 · Carbon Cliff $1,270/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 60459 · Burbank $1,307/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 61604 · Peoria $1,327/yr · 1.07%
  • ZIP 61085 · Stockton $1,351/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 61523 · Chillicothe $1,367/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 60008 · Rolling Meadows $1,383/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 61778 · Waynesville $1,393/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 60901 · Kankakee $1,404/yr · 1.33%
  • ZIP 61422 · Bushnell $1,423/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 60097 · Wonder Lake $1,431/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 62075 · Nokomis $1,440/yr · 1.18%
  • ZIP 60077 · Skokie $1,447/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 61815 · Bondville $1,454/yr · 1.22%
  • ZIP 62522 · Decatur $1,468/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 60914 · Bourbonnais $1,476/yr · 1.15%
  • ZIP 61447 · Kirkwood $1,484/yr · 1.23%
  • ZIP 61724 · Bellflower $1,496/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 60964 · Saint Anne $1,503/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 62560 · Raymond $1,511/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 62427 · Flat Rock $1,521/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 62468 · Toledo $1,529/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 61728 · Colfax (this ZIP) $1,534/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 61465 · New Windsor $1,538/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 61816 · Broadlands $1,550/yr · 1.04%
  • ZIP 61047 · Leaf River $1,559/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 62821 · Carmi $1,568/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 62012 · Brighton $1,577/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 61561 · Roanoke $1,588/yr · 0.17%
  • ZIP 62250 · Hoffman $1,598/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 62690 · Virden $1,613/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 60537 · Millington $1,626/yr · 1.35%
  • ZIP 61810 · Allerton $1,636/yr · 3.33%
  • ZIP 62889 · Texico $1,646/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 60046 · Lake Villa $1,656/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 62822 · Christopher $1,668/yr · 1.26%
  • ZIP 60084 · Wauconda $1,682/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 60021 · Fox River Grove $1,696/yr · 1.16%
  • ZIP 62432 · Hidalgo $1,712/yr · 1.45%
  • ZIP 62205 · East Saint Louis $1,729/yr · 2.34%
  • ZIP 62249 · Highland $1,749/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 62954 · Junction $1,771/yr · 2.33%
  • ZIP 62626 · Carlinville $1,793/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 60467 · Orland Park $1,817/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 60072 · Ringwood $1,852/yr · 1.55%
  • ZIP 62062 · Maryville $1,896/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 60549 · Serena $2,012/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 60647 · Chicago $2,272/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 60305 · River Forest $2,722/yr · 0.37%
  • ZIP 60611 · Chicago $5,978/yr · 1.92%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,534/yr
Near-median premium
+15.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
235.5%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
29.82%
Avg severity: $12,115
Nonrenewal Rate
1.82%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

FEMA NRI places McLean County in the upper risk band at 86.9 (Relatively Moderate): national 87th percentile, #15/102 inside Illinois, and 60% above the 54.5 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 15.1 · Community Resilience 95.5. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 61728 (5 years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in McLean County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 61728 via FIPS 17113. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
86.9
Relatively Moderate · 87th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 102 Illinois counties · state mean 54.5
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $26,400,159

Social Vulnerability Index 15.1 · Community Resilience 95.5

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Illinois NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (McLean County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 61728 in McLean County (NRI 86.9, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Illinois. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,534/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.82% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 61728?
County NRI 86.9 (Relatively Moderate) covers ZIP 61728 via McLean County FIPS 17113. In-state rank #15 of 102; national percentile 87th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 61728

This ZIP's premiums run at the 49th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.