ZIP 70124 · Orleans County

New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70124, New Orleans, Louisiana.

51.8%
Loss ratio
10.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#5 of 337
Louisiana rank
974
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70124 (New Orleans, LA) homeowners insurance averages $5,121/yr, 99th percentile nationally, 188% above the U.S. norm.

$5,121
Avg premium (2022)
+188%
vs U.S. average
+4.0%
since 2018
99th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$5,121/yr
+4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
51.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.55%
Avg severity: $31,020
Nonrenewal Rate
10.53%
+5671.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70124 (New Orleans, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70124 (New Orleans, LA) pay an average of $5,121 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 974 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70124 comes in 188% above, the 99th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 102% (above), ranking #5 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Metairie (ZIP 70005) at $4,990, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70124 is 51.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 8.55% of policies in ZIP 70124 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $31,020. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 10.53% in this ZIP, a rise of 5671.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70124 have risen by 4.0%, ranging from $4,893 to $5,466 with a five-year average of $5,073, an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 70124 Compares

vs National Average
$5,121 vs $1,776
188% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$5,121 vs $2,539
102% above state avg
National Percentile
99th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70124, 2018–2022

$4,800$5,000$5,200$5,400$5,600 20182019202020212022 $5,121
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70124.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $4,923 -
2019 $5,466 +11.0%
2020 $4,893 -10.5%
2021 $4,961 +1.4%
2022 $5,121 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$5,073
Premium Range
$4,893 - $5,466
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70124

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 70124?
At the 99th percentile nationally, #5 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70124 (New Orleans, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $5,121 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Orleans, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 70124: claims frequency (8.55%), loss ratio (51.8%), and nonrenewal rate (10.53%), together placing this ZIP at the 99th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70124 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70124 lands in the 99th percentile: its $5,121/yr average is 188% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70124?
ZIP 70124 shows a nonrenewal rate of 10.53% in Louisiana, a rise of 5671.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70124 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70124 runs $4,893-$5,466 (5-year average $5,073). The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 70124 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70124 averages $5,121/yr, 102% above that figure, ranking #5 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.