ZIP 70121 · Jefferson County

New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 70121, New Orleans, Louisiana averages $3,045/yr.

64.2%
Loss ratio
5.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#62 of 337
Louisiana rank
1,238
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: New Orleans, LA sits #1,300 nationally on average premium ($3,045) versus #323 on nonrenewal rate (5.06%).

$3,045
Avg premium (2022)
#1,300
of 25,593 on premium
#323
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
95th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
22/100
70121 - New Orleans, LA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$3,045/yr
Avg premium, 5th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.05%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
98.7
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
97.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 70121's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$3,045 Higher than most more expensive than 95% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 70121. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Louisiana, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 70121; crosshairs: Louisiana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1221.9$3077.3$4932.6$6788.0$8643.30%2.2%4.4%6.6%8.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 71108 · Shreveport $1,559/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 71067 · Princeton $1,645/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 71023 · Doyline $1,695/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 71045 · Jamestown $1,725/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 71037 · Haughton $1,762/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 71417 · Colfax $1,778/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 71070 · Saline $1,790/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71263 · Oak Grove $1,819/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 71423 · Dry Prong $1,838/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 71107 · Shreveport $1,867/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71234 · Downsville $1,913/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 71111 · Bossier City $1,931/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 71362 · Plaucheville $1,965/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 71051 · Elm Grove $2,012/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 71334 · Ferriday $2,035/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 71226 · Chatham $2,051/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 71291 · West Monroe $2,102/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 71456 · Natchez $2,130/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 70501 · Lafayette $2,184/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 71322 · Bunkie $2,244/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 70520 · Carencro $2,289/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 70802 · Baton Rouge $2,331/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 70818 · Baton Rouge $2,369/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 70552 · Loreauville $2,423/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 70518 · Broussard $2,448/yr · 3.72%
  • ZIP 70427 · Bogalusa $2,464/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 70749 · Jarreau $2,480/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 70757 · Maringouin $2,505/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 70528 · Delcambre $2,535/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 70346 · Donaldsonville $2,575/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 70820 · Baton Rouge $2,591/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 70372 · Labadieville $2,627/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 70533 · Erath $2,643/yr · 4.67%
  • ZIP 70446 · Loranger $2,679/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 70084 · Reserve $2,755/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 70508 · Lafayette $2,798/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 70062 · Kenner $2,854/yr · 4.87%
  • ZIP 70549 · Lake Arthur $2,902/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 70460 · Slidell $2,977/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 70435 · Covington $3,034/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 70121 · New Orleans (this ZIP) $3,045/yr · 5.06%
  • ZIP 70085 · Saint Bernard $3,129/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 70437 · Folsom $3,197/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 70461 · Slidell $3,258/yr · 4.39%
  • ZIP 70448 · Mandeville $3,370/yr · 7.90%
  • ZIP 70360 · Houma $3,527/yr · 2.05%
  • ZIP 70122 · New Orleans $3,787/yr · 7.72%
  • ZIP 70344 · Chauvin $4,032/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 70002 · Metairie $4,947/yr · 5.68%
  • ZIP 70130 · New Orleans $8,306/yr · 8.45%
Avg Premium (2022)
$3,045/yr
Above-median premium
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
12.29%
Avg severity: $15,893
Nonrenewal Rate
5.06%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+2039.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70121 (New Orleans, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70121 (New Orleans, LA) runs $3,045 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,238 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70121 in the 95th percentile, 71% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70121 is 20% above, ranking #62 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Franklin (ZIP 70538) at $3,051, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 64.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 70121. 12.29% of policies in ZIP 70121 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,893. 5.06% of ZIP 70121 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 2039.3% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70121 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $2,891 to $3,045 (five-year average: $2,948), an annualized rate of +0.3% per year.

Jefferson County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 98.7 (Relatively High), 99th percentile nationally and #1 of 64 Louisiana counties - 58% above the state mean of 62.4. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 68.4 · Community Resilience 97.7. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 70121 Compares

vs National Average
$3,045 vs $1,776
71% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,045 vs $2,539
20% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70121, 2018–2022

$2,850$2,900$2,950$3,000$3,050$3,100 20182019202020212022 $3,045
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70121.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,013 -
2019 $2,891 -4.0%
2020 $2,895 +0.2%
2021 $2,895 -0.0%
2022 $3,045 +5.2%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 70121

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,948
Premium Range
$2,891 - $3,045
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Jefferson County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 70121 via FIPS 22051. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
98.7
Relatively High · 99th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 64 Louisiana counties · state mean 62.4
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $250,677,974

Social Vulnerability Index 68.4 · Community Resilience 97.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively High
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Louisiana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 70121's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 70121 in Jefferson County (NRI 98.7, hazard Hurricane), both outside Louisiana. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($3,045/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (5.06% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 70121?
At the 95th percentile nationally, #62 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70121 (New Orleans, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,045 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Orleans, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 70121: a claims frequency of 12.29%, a loss ratio of 64.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 5.06%, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70121 compared to the national average?
At $3,045/yr, ZIP 70121 runs 71% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70121?
ZIP 70121 shows a nonrenewal rate of 5.06% in Louisiana, a rise of 2039.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70121 over 5 years?
ZIP 70121 premiums spanned $2,891 to $3,045 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,948. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70121 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70121 averages $3,045/yr, 20% above that figure, ranking #62 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 70121?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 70121 (Jefferson) is 98.7 - #1/64 in Louisiana, 99th national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 70121

This ZIP's premiums run at the 95th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.