ZIP 70071 · St. James County

Lutcher, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70071, Lutcher, Louisiana.

288.4%
Loss ratio
1.60%
Nonrenewal rate
#74 of 337
Louisiana rank
546
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Lutcher, LA (ZIP 70071) runs $2,931/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 65% above the U.S. average.

$2,931
Avg premium (2022)
+65%
vs U.S. average
+0.5%
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)
$2,931/yr
+0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
288.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
16.99%
Avg severity: $49,764
Nonrenewal Rate
1.60%
+315.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70071 (Lutcher, LA)

ZIP 70071 (Lutcher, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,931 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 546 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 65% above that mark and lands in the 94th national percentile. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70071 is 15% above, ranking #74 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Marrero (ZIP 70072) at $2,915, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70071 is 288.4%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 16.99%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $49,764. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.60%, a rise of 315.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70071 costs have risen 0.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,866 to a high of $2,931, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 70071 Compares

vs National Average
$2,931 vs $1,776
65% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,931 vs $2,539
15% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70071, 2018–2022

$2,860$2,880$2,900$2,920$2,940 20182019202020212022 $2,931
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70071.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,918 -
2019 $2,888 -1.0%
2020 $2,866 -0.7%
2021 $2,901 +1.2%
2022 $2,931 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,901
Premium Range
$2,866 - $2,931
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70071

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

  • Put ZIP 70071 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
  • 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 70071?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70071 (Lutcher, LA): $2,931/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #74 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lutcher, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 70071 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 288.4%, alongside a claims frequency of 16.99% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.60%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70071 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70071 premiums of $2,931/yr are 65% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70071?
Insurers decline to renew 1.60% of policies in ZIP 70071 in Louisiana, a rise of 315.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70071 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70071 runs $2,866-$2,931 (5-year average $2,901). The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 70071 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70071 runs 15% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,931/yr), ranking #74 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.