ZIP 70119 · Orleans County

New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70119, New Orleans, Louisiana.

46.6%
Loss ratio
7.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 337
Louisiana rank
3,128
Policies

The verdict

At $4,031/yr, New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70119) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 127% above the U.S. average.

$4,031
Avg premium (2022)
+127%
vs U.S. average
-2.5%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,031/yr
-2.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.58%
Avg severity: $19,621
Nonrenewal Rate
7.92%
+2603.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70119 (New Orleans, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70119 (New Orleans, LA) pay an average of $4,031 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 3,128 reported policies. That is 127% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70119 is 59% above, ranking #17 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Chauvin (ZIP 70344) at $4,032, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70119 is 46.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.58%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,621. The nonrenewal rate here is 7.92%, a rise of 2603.7% 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 70119 have fallen by 2.5%, ranging from $3,919 to $4,553 with a five-year average of $4,128, an annualized rate of -0.6% 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 70119 Compares

vs National Average
$4,031 vs $1,776
127% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$4,031 vs $2,539
59% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70119, 2018–2022

$3,800$4,000$4,200$4,400$4,600 20182019202020212022 $4,031
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70119.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,135 -
2019 $4,553 +10.1%
2020 $3,919 -13.9%
2021 $4,002 +2.1%
2022 $4,031 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$4,128
Premium Range
$3,919 - $4,553
Annual Change Rate
-0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70119

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 70119 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 70119?
ZIP 70119 (New Orleans, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $4,031 per year as of 2022, in the 98th percentile nationally, #17 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed -2.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Orleans, LA?
In ZIP 70119, insurers report a 46.6% loss ratio, a 9.58% claims frequency, and a 7.92% nonrenewal rate, the 98th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70119 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70119 premiums of $4,031/yr are 127% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70119?
Insurers decline to renew 7.92% of policies in ZIP 70119 in Louisiana, a rise of 2603.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70119 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70119 runs $3,919-$4,553 (5-year average $4,128). The annualized change rate is -0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 70119 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70119 has an average premium of $4,031/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 59% above the state average, ranking #17 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.