ZIP 70116 · Orleans County

New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70116, New Orleans, Louisiana.

57.8%
Loss ratio
6.86%
Nonrenewal rate
#2 of 337
Louisiana rank
3,439
Policies

The verdict

At $6,857/yr, New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70116) sits in the 99th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 286% above the U.S. average.

$6,857
Avg premium (2022)
+286%
vs U.S. average
-11.7%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$6,857/yr
-11.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
57.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.72%
Avg severity: $28,906
Nonrenewal Rate
6.86%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70116 (New Orleans, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70116 (New Orleans, LA) pay an average of $6,857 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3,439 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70116 in the 99th percentile, 286% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 170% (above), ranking #2 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is New Orleans (ZIP 70115) at $6,676, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70116 shows a 57.8% 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 13.72%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,906. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 6.86% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70116 have fallen by 11.7%, ranging from $6,857 to $8,682 with a five-year average of $7,720, an annualized rate of -3.1% 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 70116 Compares

vs National Average
$6,857 vs $1,776
286% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$6,857 vs $2,539
170% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70116, 2018–2022

$6,500$7,000$7,500$8,000$8,500$9,000 20182019202020212022 $6,857
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70116.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $7,767 -
2019 $8,682 +11.8%
2020 $7,761 -10.6%
2021 $7,531 -3.0%
2022 $6,857 -9.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$7,720
Premium Range
$6,857 - $8,682
Annual Change Rate
-3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70116

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 70116?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70116 (New Orleans, LA): $6,857/year as of 2022, the 99th national percentile, #2 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed -11.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Orleans, LA?
In ZIP 70116, insurers report a 57.8% loss ratio, a 13.72% claims frequency, and a 6.86% nonrenewal rate, the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70116 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70116 lands in the 99th percentile: its $6,857/yr average is 286% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70116?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70116 is 6.86% in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70116 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70116 have ranged from $6,857 to $8,682, with a 5-year average of $7,720. The annualized change rate is -3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 70116 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70116 averages $6,857/yr, 170% above that figure, ranking #2 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.