ZIP 70123 · Jefferson County

New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70123, New Orleans, Louisiana.

135.9%
Loss ratio
3.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#25 of 337
Louisiana rank
1,360
Policies

The verdict

New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70123) averages $3,690/yr for homeowners insurance, 108% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 97th percentile nationally.

$3,690
Avg premium (2022)
+108%
vs U.S. average
+5.0%
since 2018
97th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,690/yr
+5.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
135.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
18.37%
Avg severity: $27,298
Nonrenewal Rate
3.81%
+2024.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70123 (New Orleans, LA)

ZIP 70123 (New Orleans, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,690 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,360 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 108% above that mark and lands in the 97th national percentile. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 45% (above), ranking #25 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Cut Off (ZIP 70345) at $3,723, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70123 shows a 135.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. 18.37% of policies in ZIP 70123 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,298. Insurers decline to renew 3.81% of policies in ZIP 70123 at expiration, a rise of 2024.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70123 have risen by 5.0%, ranging from $3,422 to $3,690 with a five-year average of $3,511, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 70123 Compares

vs National Average
$3,690 vs $1,776
108% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,690 vs $2,539
45% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70123, 2018–2022

$3,400$3,500$3,600$3,700$3,800 20182019202020212022 $3,690
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70123.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,513 -
2019 $3,484 -0.8%
2020 $3,422 -1.8%
2021 $3,446 +0.7%
2022 $3,690 +7.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,511
Premium Range
$3,422 - $3,690
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70123

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

  • Compare ZIP 70123 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 70123?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70123 (New Orleans, LA): $3,690/year as of 2022, the 97th national percentile, #25 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +5.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Orleans, LA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 70123: a claims frequency of 18.37% and a nonrenewal rate of 3.81%, against a loss ratio above 100% (135.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70123 compared to the national average?
At $3,690/yr, ZIP 70123 runs 108% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 97th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70123?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70123 is 3.81%, a rise of 2024.2% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70123 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70123 have ranged from $3,422 to $3,690, with a 5-year average of $3,511. The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70123 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70123 has an average premium of $3,690/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 45% above the state average, ranking #25 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.