ZIP 70444 · Tangipahoa County

Kentwood, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70444, Kentwood, Louisiana.

37.2%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#154 of 337
Louisiana rank
15
Policies

The verdict

At $2,479/yr, Kentwood, LA (ZIP 70444) sits in the 88th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% above the U.S. average.

$2,479
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
+3.3%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,479/yr
+3.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.15%
Avg severity: $15,001
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
+294.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70444 (Kentwood, LA)

ZIP 70444 (Kentwood, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,479 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 15 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 40% above that mark and lands in the 88th national percentile. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 2% below, ranking #154 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Jarreau (ZIP 70749) at $2,480, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 37.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 70444. About 6.15% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,001. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.81%, a rise of 294.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70444 have risen by 3.3%, ranging from $2,307 to $2,479 with a five-year average of $2,372, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 70444 Compares

vs National Average
$2,479 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,479 vs $2,539
2% below state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70444, 2018–2022

$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,479
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70444.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,399 -
2019 $2,344 -2.3%
2020 $2,307 -1.6%
2021 $2,331 +1.1%
2022 $2,479 +6.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,372
Premium Range
$2,307 - $2,479
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70444

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 70444?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70444 (Kentwood, LA): $2,479/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #154 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +3.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Kentwood, LA?
In ZIP 70444, insurers report a 37.2% loss ratio, a 6.15% claims frequency, and a 0.81% nonrenewal rate, the 88th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70444 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70444 lands in the 88th percentile: its $2,479/yr average is 40% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70444?
ZIP 70444 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.81% in Louisiana, a rise of 294.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70444 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70444 runs $2,307-$2,479 (5-year average $2,372). The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 70444 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70444 runs 2% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,479/yr), ranking #154 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.