ZIP 70517 Insurance Data

Breaux Bridge, Louisiana · St. Martin County · 73 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,307/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.65%
Avg severity: $21,991
Nonrenewal Rate
2.00%
+305.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70517 (Breaux Bridge, LA)

ZIP 70517 (Breaux Bridge, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,307 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 73 reported policies. That is 30% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 85th percentile nationally. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 9% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70517 is 25.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.65%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $21,991. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 2.00% in this ZIP, a rise of 305.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70517 have fallen by 1.4%, ranging from $2,286 to $2,341 with a five-year average of $2,308 — an annualized rate of -0.4% per year. 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 70517 Compares

vs National Average
$2,307 vs $1,776
30% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,307 vs $2,539
9% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,341
2019 $2,313 -1.2%
2020 $2,294 -0.8%
2021 $2,286 -0.4%
2022 $2,307 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,308
Premium Range
$2,286 - $2,341
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 70517?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 70517 (Breaux Bridge, LA) is $2,307 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Breaux Bridge, LA?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.65% in this ZIP), loss ratio (25.3%), and nonrenewal rates (2.00%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70517 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70517 premiums of $2,307/yr are 30% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 85th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70517?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70517 is 2.00%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +305.4% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70517 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70517 have ranged from $2,286 to $2,341, with a 5-year average of $2,308. The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 70517 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70517 has an average premium of $2,307/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 9% below the state average.

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