ZIP 70117 · Orleans County
New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70117, New Orleans, Louisiana.
- 44.4%
- Loss ratio
- 7.31%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #38 of 337
- Louisiana rank
- 1,647
- Policies
The verdict
New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70117) averages $3,329/yr for homeowners insurance, 88% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 96th percentile nationally.
- $3,329
- Avg premium (2022)
- +88%
- vs U.S. average
- -4.2%
- since 2018
- 96th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 70117 (New Orleans, LA)
ZIP 70117 (New Orleans, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,329 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,647 reported policies. That is 88% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 96th percentile nationally. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 31% above that figure, ranking #38 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Covington (ZIP 70433) at $3,334, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 70117 shows a 44.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 8.25% of policies in ZIP 70117 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,893. The nonrenewal rate here is 7.31%, a rise of 1250.1% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70117 have fallen by 4.2%, ranging from $3,252 to $3,969 with a five-year average of $3,480, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 70117 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 70117, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $3,475 | - |
| 2019 | $3,969 | +14.2% |
| 2020 | $3,252 | -18.1% |
| 2021 | $3,377 | +3.9% |
| 2022 | $3,329 | -1.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 70117
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Put ZIP 70117 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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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