ZIP 70127 · Orleans County

New Orleans, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70127, New Orleans, Louisiana.

81.1%
Loss ratio
2.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#26 of 337
Louisiana rank
1,113
Policies

The verdict

At $3,569/yr, New Orleans, LA (ZIP 70127) sits in the 97th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 101% above the U.S. average.

$3,569
Avg premium (2022)
+101%
vs U.S. average
+5.1%
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)
$3,569/yr
+5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.57%
Avg severity: $19,857
Nonrenewal Rate
2.83%
+620.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70127 (New Orleans, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70127 (New Orleans, LA) runs $3,569 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,113 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70127 comes in 101% above, the 97th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70127 is 41% above, ranking #26 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Metairie (ZIP 70001) at $3,559, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70127 shows a 81.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 14.57% of policies in ZIP 70127 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,857. The nonrenewal rate here is 2.83%, a rise of 620.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70127 premiums risen 5.1%, spanning $3,326 to $3,569 (five-year average: $3,462), an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 70127 Compares

vs National Average
$3,569 vs $1,776
101% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,569 vs $2,539
41% above state avg
National Percentile
97th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70127, 2018–2022

$3,300$3,400$3,500$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,569
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70127.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,395 -
2019 $3,529 +4.0%
2020 $3,326 -5.8%
2021 $3,490 +4.9%
2022 $3,569 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,462
Premium Range
$3,326 - $3,569
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70127

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 70127?
ZIP 70127 (New Orleans, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $3,569 per year as of 2022, in the 97th percentile nationally, #26 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Orleans, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 70127: claims frequency (14.57%), loss ratio (81.1%), and nonrenewal rate (2.83%), together placing this ZIP at the 97th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70127 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70127 lands in the 97th percentile: its $3,569/yr average is 101% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70127?
Insurers decline to renew 2.83% of policies in ZIP 70127 in Louisiana, a rise of 620.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70127 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70127 runs $3,326-$3,569 (5-year average $3,462). The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70127 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70127 has an average premium of $3,569/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 41% above the state average, ranking #26 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.