ZIP 70006 · Jefferson County

Metairie, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70006, Metairie, Louisiana.

113.1%
Loss ratio
6.05%
Nonrenewal rate
#15 of 337
Louisiana rank
2,336
Policies

The verdict

Metairie, LA (ZIP 70006) averages $4,067/yr for homeowners insurance, 129% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 98th percentile nationally.

$4,067
Avg premium (2022)
+129%
vs U.S. average
+5.8%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,067/yr
+5.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
113.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
19.05%
Avg severity: $24,147
Nonrenewal Rate
6.05%
+2990.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70006 (Metairie, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 70006 (Metairie, LA) at $4,067 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,336 reported policies. That is 129% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 60% above that figure, ranking #15 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Hackberry (ZIP 70645) at $4,093, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70006 is 113.1%, 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 19.05%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,147. 6.05% of ZIP 70006 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 2990.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.8% through 2022, ranging $3,820 to $4,067 with a 5-year average of $3,907, an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 70006 Compares

vs National Average
$4,067 vs $1,776
129% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$4,067 vs $2,539
60% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70006, 2018–2022

$3,800$3,900$4,000$4,100 20182019202020212022 $4,067
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70006.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,843 -
2019 $3,820 -0.6%
2020 $3,820 -0.0%
2021 $3,986 +4.3%
2022 $4,067 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,907
Premium Range
$3,820 - $4,067
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70006

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 70006 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Louisiana 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 70006?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70006 (Metairie, LA): $4,067/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #15 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +5.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Metairie, LA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 70006: a claims frequency of 19.05% and a nonrenewal rate of 6.05%, against a loss ratio above 100% (113.1%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70006 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70006 lands in the 98th percentile: its $4,067/yr average is 129% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70006?
ZIP 70006 shows a nonrenewal rate of 6.05% in Louisiana, a rise of 2990.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70006 over 5 years?
ZIP 70006 premiums spanned $3,820 to $4,067 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,907. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 70006 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70006 averages $4,067/yr, 60% above that figure, ranking #15 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.