ZIP 70532 · Jefferson Davis County

Elton, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70532, Elton, Louisiana.

48.4%
Loss ratio
0.77%
Nonrenewal rate
#143 of 337
Louisiana rank
10
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Elton, LA (ZIP 70532) runs $2,520/yr on average: the 89th percentile nationally and 42% above the U.S. average.

$2,520
Avg premium (2022)
+42%
vs U.S. average
+22.7%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,520/yr
+22.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.92%
Avg severity: $63,405
Nonrenewal Rate
0.77%
+70.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70532 (Elton, LA)

ZIP 70532 (Elton, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,520 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70532 in the 89th percentile, 42% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 1% below, ranking #143 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Mer Rouge (ZIP 71261) at $2,520, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70532 is 48.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.92% of policies in ZIP 70532 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $63,405. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.77%, a rise of 70.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70532 premiums risen 22.7%, spanning $2,054 to $2,520 (five-year average: $2,218), an annualized rate of +5.3% 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 70532 Compares

vs National Average
$2,520 vs $1,776
42% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,520 vs $2,539
1% below state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70532, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,200$2,400$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,520
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70532.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,054 -
2019 $2,095 +2.0%
2020 $2,147 +2.5%
2021 $2,275 +6.0%
2022 $2,520 +10.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,218
Premium Range
$2,054 - $2,520
Annual Change Rate
+5.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70532

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Put ZIP 70532 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 70532?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70532 (Elton, LA): $2,520/year as of 2022, the 89th national percentile, #143 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +22.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elton, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 70532: a claims frequency of 1.92%, a loss ratio of 48.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.77%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70532 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70532 lands in the 89th percentile: its $2,520/yr average is 42% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70532?
Insurers decline to renew 0.77% of policies in ZIP 70532 in Louisiana, a rise of 70.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70532 over 5 years?
ZIP 70532 premiums spanned $2,054 to $2,520 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,218. The annualized change rate is +5.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70532 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70532 runs 1% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,520/yr), ranking #143 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.