ZIP 70344 · Terrebonne County

Chauvin, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70344, Chauvin, Louisiana.

509.8%
Loss ratio
0.38%
Nonrenewal rate
#16 of 337
Louisiana rank
23
Policies

The verdict

At $4,032/yr, Chauvin, LA (ZIP 70344) sits in the 98th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 127% above the U.S. average.

$4,032
Avg premium (2022)
+127%
vs U.S. average
+11.1%
since 2018
98th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$4,032/yr
+11.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
509.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
22.31%
Avg severity: $92,148
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%
-32.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70344 (Chauvin, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70344 (Chauvin, LA) pay an average of $4,032 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. That is 127% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 98th percentile nationally. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70344 is 59% above, ranking #16 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is New Orleans (ZIP 70119) at $4,031, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 509.8%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 70344. 22.31% of policies in ZIP 70344 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $92,148. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.38%, a drop of 32.7% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70344 costs have risen 11.1% since 2018, from a low of $3,608 to a high of $4,032, an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 70344 Compares

vs National Average
$4,032 vs $1,776
127% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$4,032 vs $2,539
59% above state avg
National Percentile
98th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70344, 2018–2022

$3,500$3,600$3,700$3,800$3,900$4,000$4,100 20182019202020212022 $4,032
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70344.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,629 -
2019 $3,608 -0.6%
2020 $3,609 +0.0%
2021 $3,739 +3.6%
2022 $4,032 +7.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,724
Premium Range
$3,608 - $4,032
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70344

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

  • Compare ZIP 70344 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 70344?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70344 (Chauvin, LA): $4,032/year as of 2022, the 98th national percentile, #16 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +11.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Chauvin, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 70344 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 509.8%, alongside a claims frequency of 22.31% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.38%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70344 compared to the national average?
At $4,032/yr, ZIP 70344 runs 127% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 98th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70344?
ZIP 70344 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.38% in Louisiana, a drop of 32.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70344 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70344 runs $3,608-$4,032 (5-year average $3,724). The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 70344 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70344 averages $4,032/yr, 59% above that figure, ranking #16 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.