ZIP 70431 · St. Tammany County

Bush, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70431, Bush, Louisiana.

56.4%
Loss ratio
2.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#48 of 337
Louisiana rank
28
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70431 (Bush, LA) homeowners insurance averages $3,206/yr, 96th percentile nationally, 81% above the U.S. norm.

$3,206
Avg premium (2022)
+81%
vs U.S. average
-5.7%
since 2018
96th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,206/yr
-5.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.08%
Avg severity: $25,531
Nonrenewal Rate
2.32%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70431 (Bush, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70431 (Bush, LA) pay an average of $3,206 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 28 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70431 comes in 81% above, the 96th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 26% above that figure, ranking #48 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Lake Charles (ZIP 70605) at $3,209, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70431 is 56.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 7.08% of policies in ZIP 70431 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,531. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 2.32% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70431 costs have fallen 5.7% since 2018, from a low of $3,095 to a high of $3,401, an annualized rate of -1.5% 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 70431 Compares

vs National Average
$3,206 vs $1,776
81% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,206 vs $2,539
26% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70431, 2018–2022

$3,000$3,100$3,200$3,300$3,400$3,500 20182019202020212022 $3,206
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70431.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,401 -
2019 $3,338 -1.9%
2020 $3,247 -2.7%
2021 $3,095 -4.7%
2022 $3,206 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,257
Premium Range
$3,095 - $3,401
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70431

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 70431?
At the 96th percentile nationally, #48 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70431 (Bush, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,206 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bush, LA?
In ZIP 70431, insurers report a 56.4% loss ratio, a 7.08% claims frequency, and a 2.32% nonrenewal rate, the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70431 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70431 lands in the 96th percentile: its $3,206/yr average is 81% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70431?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70431 is 2.32% in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70431 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70431 runs $3,095-$3,401 (5-year average $3,257). The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 70431 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70431 runs 26% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $3,206/yr), ranking #48 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.