ZIP 70437 · St. Tammany County

Folsom, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70437, Folsom, Louisiana.

38.6%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#49 of 337
Louisiana rank
33
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70437 (Folsom, LA) homeowners insurance averages $3,197/yr, 96th percentile nationally, 80% above the U.S. norm.

$3,197
Avg premium (2022)
+80%
vs U.S. average
-8.5%
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)
$3,197/yr
-8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.85%
Avg severity: $18,019
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
+190.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70437 (Folsom, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70437 (Folsom, LA) runs $3,197 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 33 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 80% above that mark and lands in the 96th national percentile. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 26% above that figure, ranking #49 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Bush (ZIP 70431) at $3,206, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70437 is 38.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,019. 1.20% of ZIP 70437 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 190.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70437 premiums fallen 8.5%, spanning $3,122 to $3,493 (five-year average: $3,296), an annualized rate of -2.2% 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 70437 Compares

vs National Average
$3,197 vs $1,776
80% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,197 vs $2,539
26% above state avg
National Percentile
96th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70437, 2018–2022

$3,100$3,200$3,300$3,400$3,500$3,600 20182019202020212022 $3,197
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70437.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $3,493 -
2019 $3,380 -3.2%
2020 $3,290 -2.7%
2021 $3,122 -5.1%
2022 $3,197 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,296
Premium Range
$3,122 - $3,493
Annual Change Rate
-2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70437

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 70437?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70437 (Folsom, LA): $3,197/year as of 2022, the 96th national percentile, #49 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed -8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Folsom, LA?
In ZIP 70437, insurers report a 38.6% loss ratio, a 6.85% claims frequency, and a 1.20% nonrenewal rate, the 96th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70437 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70437 premiums of $3,197/yr are 80% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 96th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70437?
Insurers decline to renew 1.20% of policies in ZIP 70437 in Louisiana, a rise of 190.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70437 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70437 runs $3,122-$3,493 (5-year average $3,296). The annualized change rate is -2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70437 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70437 runs 26% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $3,197/yr), ranking #49 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.