ZIP 70121 · Jefferson County

New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70121, New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70121) runs $3,045/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 71% above the U.S. average.

$3,045
Avg premium (2022)
+71%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,045/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.29%
Avg severity: $15,893
Nonrenewal Rate
5.06%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 70121

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

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 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.

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.