ZIP 70079 · St. Charles County
Norco, LA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70079, Norco, Louisiana.
- 530.4%
- Loss ratio
- 4.64%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #79 of 337
- Louisiana rank
- 528
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Norco, LA (ZIP 70079) runs $2,887/yr on average: the 94th percentile nationally and 63% above the U.S. average.
- $2,887
- Avg premium (2022)
- +63%
- vs U.S. average
- +3.3%
- since 2018
- 94th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 70079 (Norco, LA)
U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 70079 (Norco, LA) at $2,887 per year for 2022 across approximately 528 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70079 in the 94th percentile, 63% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #79 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Jeanerette (ZIP 70544) at $2,885, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 530.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 50.26%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $30,469. Insurers decline to renew 4.64% of policies in ZIP 70079 at expiration, a rise of 1560.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70079 have risen by 3.3%, ranging from $2,697 to $2,887 with a five-year average of $2,797, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 70079 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 70079, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,794 | - |
| 2019 | $2,789 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $2,819 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | $2,697 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | $2,887 | +7.0% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 70079
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Compare ZIP 70079 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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
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