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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 70116, 2018–2022
| 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
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What this means for ZIP 70116
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Compare ZIP 70116 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Louisiana overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. 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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