ZIP 70443 · Tangipahoa County
Independence, LA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70443, Independence, Louisiana.
- 99.7%
- Loss ratio
- 0.47%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #121 of 337
- Louisiana rank
- 51
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Independence, LA (ZIP 70443) runs $2,614/yr on average: the 91st percentile nationally and 47% above the U.S. average.
- $2,614
- Avg premium (2022)
- +47%
- vs U.S. average
- +6.7%
- since 2018
- 91st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 70443 (Independence, LA)
ZIP 70443 (Independence, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,614 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 51 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70443 comes in 47% above, the 91st percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70443 is 3% above, ranking #121 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Paradis (ZIP 70080) at $2,616, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 70443 shows a 99.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 10.85% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,015. Insurers decline to renew 0.47% of policies in ZIP 70443 at expiration, a drop of 22.8% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70443 premiums risen 6.7%, spanning $2,450 to $2,614 (five-year average: $2,525), an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 70443 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 70443, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,450 | - |
| 2019 | $2,521 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | $2,498 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | $2,541 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $2,614 | +2.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 70443
Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.
- Compare ZIP 70443 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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
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