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.

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,329/yr
-4.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
44.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.25%
Avg severity: $17,893
Nonrenewal Rate
7.31%
+1250.1% change

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

vs National Average
$3,329 vs $1,776
88% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,329 vs $2,539
31% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70117, 2018–2022

$3,200$3,400$3,600$3,800$4,000$4,200 20182019202020212022 $3,329
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70117.
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

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,480
Premium Range
$3,252 - $3,969
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70117

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 70117?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70117 (New Orleans, LA): $3,329/year as of 2022, the 96th national percentile, #38 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed -4.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Orleans, LA?
In ZIP 70117, insurers report a 44.4% loss ratio, a 8.25% claims frequency, and a 7.31% nonrenewal rate, the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70117 compared to the national average?
At $3,329/yr, ZIP 70117 runs 88% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70117?
Insurers decline to renew 7.31% of policies in ZIP 70117 in Louisiana, a rise of 1250.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70117 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70117 have ranged from $3,252 to $3,969, with a 5-year average of $3,480. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 70117 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70117 runs 31% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $3,329/yr), ranking #38 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.