ZIP 70049 · St. John the Baptist County

Edgard, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70049, Edgard, Louisiana.

308.2%
Loss ratio
1.89%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 337
Louisiana rank
52
Policies

The verdict

At $3,406/yr, Edgard, LA (ZIP 70049) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 92% above the U.S. average.

$3,406
Avg premium (2022)
+92%
vs U.S. average
+8.8%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,406/yr
+8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
308.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
38.99%
Avg severity: $26,922
Nonrenewal Rate
1.89%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70049 (Edgard, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70049 (Edgard, LA) runs $3,406 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 52 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 92% above that mark and lands in the 97th national percentile. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 34% above that figure, ranking #34 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Meraux (ZIP 70075) at $3,370, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 308.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. About 38.99% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $26,922. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.89%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70049 premiums risen 8.8%, spanning $3,014 to $3,406 (five-year average: $3,139), an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 70049 Compares

vs National Average
$3,406 vs $1,776
92% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,406 vs $2,539
34% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70049, 2018–2022

$2,900$3,000$3,100$3,200$3,300$3,400$3,500 20182019202020212022 $3,406
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70049.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,132 -
2019 $3,059 -2.3%
2020 $3,085 +0.9%
2021 $3,014 -2.3%
2022 $3,406 +13.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,139
Premium Range
$3,014 - $3,406
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70049

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

  • Put ZIP 70049 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana 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 70049?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70049 (Edgard, LA): $3,406/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #34 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Edgard, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 70049 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 308.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 38.99% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.89%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70049 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70049 premiums of $3,406/yr are 92% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70049?
Insurers decline to renew 1.89% of policies in ZIP 70049 in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70049 over 5 years?
ZIP 70049 premiums spanned $3,014 to $3,406 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,139. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 70049 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70049 averages $3,406/yr, 34% above that figure, ranking #34 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium.

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