ZIP 70517 · St. Martin County

Breaux Bridge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70517, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

25.3%
Loss ratio
2.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#190 of 337
Louisiana rank
73
Policies

The verdict

Breaux Bridge, LA (ZIP 70517) averages $2,307/yr for homeowners insurance, 30% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 85th percentile nationally.

$2,307
Avg premium (2022)
+30%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

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. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 30% above that mark and lands in the 85th national percentile. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70517 is 9% below, ranking #190 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Pride (ZIP 70770) at $2,299, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 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.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.4% through 2022, ranging $2,286 to $2,341 with a 5-year average of $2,308, an annualized rate of -0.4% 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 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

Average premium in ZIP 70517, 2018–2022

$2,280$2,300$2,320$2,340$2,360 20182019202020212022 $2,307
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70517.
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)

What this means for ZIP 70517

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 70517?
ZIP 70517 (Breaux Bridge, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,307 per year as of 2022, in the 85th percentile nationally, #190 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Breaux Bridge, LA?
In ZIP 70517, insurers report a 25.3% loss ratio, a 2.65% claims frequency, and a 2.00% nonrenewal rate, the 85th national percentile for cost.
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?
Insurers decline to renew 2.00% of policies in ZIP 70517 in Louisiana, a rise of 305.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70517 over 5 years?
ZIP 70517 premiums spanned $2,286 to $2,341 across the 2018-2022 window, 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?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70517 averages $2,307/yr, 9% below that figure, ranking #190 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.