ZIP 70533 · Vermilion County

Erath, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70533, Erath, Louisiana.

17.7%
Loss ratio
4.67%
Nonrenewal rate
#111 of 337
Louisiana rank
36
Policies

The verdict

Erath, LA (ZIP 70533) averages $2,643/yr for homeowners insurance, 49% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 91st percentile nationally.

$2,643
Avg premium (2022)
+49%
vs U.S. average
+13.5%
since 2018
91st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,643/yr
+13.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
17.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.53%
Avg severity: $18,487
Nonrenewal Rate
4.67%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70533 (Erath, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70533 (Erath, LA) pay an average of $2,643 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 36 reported policies. That is 49% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91st percentile nationally. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 4% above, ranking #111 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Crowley (ZIP 70526) at $2,643, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70533 shows a 17.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.53% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,487. Insurers decline to renew 4.67% of policies in ZIP 70533 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70533 costs have risen 13.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,329 to a high of $2,643, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 70533 Compares

vs National Average
$2,643 vs $1,776
49% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,643 vs $2,539
4% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70533, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,643
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70533.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,329 -
2019 $2,399 +3.0%
2020 $2,352 -2.0%
2021 $2,430 +3.3%
2022 $2,643 +8.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,431
Premium Range
$2,329 - $2,643
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70533

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 70533?
At the 91st percentile nationally, #111 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70533 (Erath, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,643 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Erath, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 70533: claims frequency (2.53%), loss ratio (17.7%), and nonrenewal rate (4.67%), together placing this ZIP at the 91st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70533 compared to the national average?
At $2,643/yr, ZIP 70533 runs 49% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 91st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70533?
Insurers decline to renew 4.67% of policies in ZIP 70533 in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70533 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70533 runs $2,329-$2,643 (5-year average $2,431). The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70533 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70533 averages $2,643/yr, 4% above that figure, ranking #111 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.