ZIP 70090 · St. James County

Vacherie, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70090, Vacherie, Louisiana.

250.7%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#85 of 337
Louisiana rank
59
Policies

The verdict

At $2,828/yr, Vacherie, LA (ZIP 70090) sits in the 93rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 59% above the U.S. average.

$2,828
Avg premium (2022)
+59%
vs U.S. average
+1.9%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,828/yr
+1.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
250.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
18.30%
Avg severity: $38,758
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
+32.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70090 (Vacherie, LA)

ZIP 70090 (Vacherie, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,828 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 59 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70090 in the 93rd percentile, 59% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 11% above that figure, ranking #85 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Abbeville (ZIP 70510) at $2,823, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70090 is 250.7%, 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 18.30%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $38,758. Insurers decline to renew 0.80% of policies in ZIP 70090 at expiration, a rise of 32.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 1.9% through 2022, ranging $2,693 to $2,828 with a 5-year average of $2,755, an annualized rate of +0.5% 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 70090 Compares

vs National Average
$2,828 vs $1,776
59% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,828 vs $2,539
11% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70090, 2018–2022

$2,650$2,700$2,750$2,800$2,850 20182019202020212022 $2,828
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70090.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,777 -
2019 $2,693 -3.0%
2020 $2,725 +1.2%
2021 $2,751 +0.9%
2022 $2,828 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,755
Premium Range
$2,693 - $2,828
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70090

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

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 70090?
ZIP 70090 (Vacherie, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,828 per year as of 2022, in the 93rd percentile nationally, #85 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +1.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vacherie, LA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 70090: a claims frequency of 18.30% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.80%, against a loss ratio above 100% (250.7%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70090 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70090 lands in the 93rd percentile: its $2,828/yr average is 59% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70090?
ZIP 70090 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.80% in Louisiana, a rise of 32.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70090 over 5 years?
ZIP 70090 premiums spanned $2,693 to $2,828 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,755. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 70090 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70090 runs 11% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,828/yr), ranking #85 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.