ZIP 70403 · Tangipahoa County

Hammond, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70403, Hammond, Louisiana.

199.6%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#170 of 337
Louisiana rank
233
Policies

The verdict

Hammond, LA (ZIP 70403) averages $2,435/yr for homeowners insurance, 37% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 87th percentile nationally.

$2,435
Avg premium (2022)
+37%
vs U.S. average
+3.0%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,435/yr
+3.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
199.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
14.30%
Avg severity: $33,985
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
+196.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70403 (Hammond, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70403 (Hammond, LA) runs $2,435 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 233 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 37% above that mark and lands in the 87th national percentile. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #170 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Baton Rouge (ZIP 70811) at $2,434, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 199.6%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 70403. About 14.30% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $33,985. 0.81% of ZIP 70403 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 196.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70403 premiums risen 3.0%, spanning $2,365 to $2,435 (five-year average: $2,400), an annualized rate of +0.7% 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 70403 Compares

vs National Average
$2,435 vs $1,776
37% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,435 vs $2,539
4% below state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70403, 2018–2022

$2,360$2,380$2,400$2,420$2,440 20182019202020212022 $2,435
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70403.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,365 -
2019 $2,394 +1.2%
2020 $2,387 -0.3%
2021 $2,417 +1.2%
2022 $2,435 +0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,400
Premium Range
$2,365 - $2,435
Annual Change Rate
+0.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70403

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

  • Compare ZIP 70403 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 70403?
At the 87th percentile nationally, #170 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70403 (Hammond, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,435 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hammond, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 70403 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 199.6%, alongside a claims frequency of 14.30% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.81%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70403 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70403 lands in the 87th percentile: its $2,435/yr average is 37% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70403?
ZIP 70403 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.81% in Louisiana, a rise of 196.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70403 over 5 years?
ZIP 70403 premiums spanned $2,365 to $2,435 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,400. The annualized change rate is +0.7% per year.
How does ZIP 70403 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70403 has an average premium of $2,435/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 4% below the state average, ranking #170 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.