ZIP 70043 · St. Bernard County

Chalmette, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70043, Chalmette, Louisiana.

38.0%
Loss ratio
5.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#83 of 337
Louisiana rank
831
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA) homeowners insurance averages $2,864/yr, 94th percentile nationally, 61% above the U.S. norm.

$2,864
Avg premium (2022)
+61%
vs U.S. average
+2.5%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,864/yr
+2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.70%
Avg severity: $16,234
Nonrenewal Rate
5.01%
+5502.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA) runs $2,864 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 831 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 61% above that mark and lands in the 94th national percentile. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70043 is 13% above, ranking #83 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Slidell (ZIP 70458) at $2,867, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70043 shows a 38.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.70%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,234. 5.01% of ZIP 70043 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 5502.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70043 premiums risen 2.5%, spanning $2,789 to $2,873 (five-year average: $2,823), an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 70043 Compares

vs National Average
$2,864 vs $1,776
61% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,864 vs $2,539
13% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70043, 2018–2022

$2,780$2,800$2,820$2,840$2,860$2,880 20182019202020212022 $2,864
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70043.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,795 -
2019 $2,796 +0.0%
2020 $2,789 -0.3%
2021 $2,873 +3.0%
2022 $2,864 -0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,823
Premium Range
$2,789 - $2,873
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70043

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

  • Put ZIP 70043 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 70043?
ZIP 70043 (Chalmette, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,864 per year as of 2022, in the 94th percentile nationally, #83 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chalmette, LA?
In ZIP 70043, insurers report a 38.0% loss ratio, a 6.70% claims frequency, and a 5.01% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70043 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70043 lands in the 94th percentile: its $2,864/yr average is 61% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70043?
Insurers decline to renew 5.01% of policies in ZIP 70043 in Louisiana, a rise of 5502.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70043 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70043 runs $2,789-$2,873 (5-year average $2,823). The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 70043 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70043 runs 13% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,864/yr), ranking #83 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium.

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