ZIP 70005 · Jefferson County

Metairie, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70005, Metairie, Louisiana.

67.1%
Loss ratio
6.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#6 of 337
Louisiana rank
2,241
Policies

The verdict

At $4,990/yr, Metairie, LA (ZIP 70005) sits in the 99th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 181% above the U.S. average.

$4,990
Avg premium (2022)
+181%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,990/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
67.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.82%
Avg severity: $26,115
Nonrenewal Rate
6.45%
+4261.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70005 (Metairie, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70005 (Metairie, LA) runs $4,990 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 2,241 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 181% above that mark and lands in the 99th national percentile. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 97% above, ranking #6 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Metairie (ZIP 70002) at $4,947, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 67.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 70005. About 12.82% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,115. The nonrenewal rate here is 6.45%, a rise of 4261.9% 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 70005 premiums risen 3.4%, spanning $4,800 to $4,990 (five-year average: $4,878), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 70005 Compares

vs National Average
$4,990 vs $1,776
181% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$4,990 vs $2,539
97% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70005, 2018–2022

$4,750$4,800$4,850$4,900$4,950$5,000 20182019202020212022 $4,990
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70005.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,825 -
2019 $4,858 +0.7%
2020 $4,917 +1.2%
2021 $4,800 -2.4%
2022 $4,990 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,878
Premium Range
$4,800 - $4,990
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70005

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 70005?
At the 99th percentile nationally, #6 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70005 (Metairie, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $4,990 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Metairie, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 70005: claims frequency (12.82%), loss ratio (67.1%), and nonrenewal rate (6.45%), together placing this ZIP at the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70005 compared to the national average?
At $4,990/yr, ZIP 70005 runs 181% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 99th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70005?
ZIP 70005 shows a nonrenewal rate of 6.45% in Louisiana, a rise of 4261.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70005 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70005 runs $4,800-$4,990 (5-year average $4,878). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 70005 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70005 averages $4,990/yr, 97% above that figure, ranking #6 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana 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.