ZIP 70056 · Jefferson County

Gretna, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70056, Gretna, Louisiana.

75.1%
Loss ratio
3.15%
Nonrenewal rate
#28 of 337
Louisiana rank
2,224
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA) homeowners insurance averages $3,552/yr, 97th percentile nationally, 100% above the U.S. norm.

$3,552
Avg premium (2022)
+100%
vs U.S. average
+1.8%
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)
$3,552/yr
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
75.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
11.12%
Avg severity: $23,977
Nonrenewal Rate
3.15%
+542.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA)

ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,552 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,224 reported policies. That is 100% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 40% above that figure, ranking #28 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Metairie (ZIP 70001) at $3,559, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70056 shows a 75.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 11.12%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,977. 3.15% of ZIP 70056 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 542.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70056 costs have risen 1.8% since 2018, from a low of $3,358 to a high of $3,552, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 70056 Compares

vs National Average
$3,552 vs $1,776
100% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,552 vs $2,539
40% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70056, 2018–2022

$3,300$3,350$3,400$3,450$3,500$3,550$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,552
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70056.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,490 -
2019 $3,404 -2.5%
2020 $3,358 -1.4%
2021 $3,422 +1.9%
2022 $3,552 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,445
Premium Range
$3,358 - $3,552
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70056

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

  • Put ZIP 70056 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 70056?
At the 97th percentile nationally, #28 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70056 (Gretna, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,552 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gretna, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 70056: a claims frequency of 11.12%, a loss ratio of 75.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 3.15%, placing this ZIP in the 97th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70056 compared to the national average?
At $3,552/yr, ZIP 70056 runs 100% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70056?
Insurers decline to renew 3.15% of policies in ZIP 70056 in Louisiana, a rise of 542.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70056 over 5 years?
ZIP 70056 premiums spanned $3,358 to $3,552 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $3,445. The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 70056 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70056 averages $3,552/yr, 40% above that figure, ranking #28 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.