ZIP 70541 · St. Landry County

Grand Coteau, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70541, Grand Coteau, Louisiana.

12.0%
Loss ratio
4.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#142 of 337
Louisiana rank
80
Policies

The verdict

At $2,521/yr, Grand Coteau, LA (ZIP 70541) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% above the U.S. average.

$2,521
Avg premium (2022)
+42%
vs U.S. average
-4.5%
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)
$2,521/yr
-4.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.90%
Avg severity: $10,476
Nonrenewal Rate
4.35%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70541 (Grand Coteau, LA)

ZIP 70541 (Grand Coteau, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,521 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 80 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70541 comes in 42% above, the 89th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 1% below that figure, ranking #142 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Elton (ZIP 70532) at $2,520, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 12.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.90%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,476. 4.35% of ZIP 70541 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70541 costs have fallen 4.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,269 to a high of $2,642, an annualized rate of -1.2% 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 70541 Compares

vs National Average
$2,521 vs $1,776
42% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,521 vs $2,539
1% below state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70541, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,521
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70541.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,642 -
2019 $2,464 -6.7%
2020 $2,286 -7.2%
2021 $2,269 -0.8%
2022 $2,521 +11.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,436
Premium Range
$2,269 - $2,642
Annual Change Rate
-1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70541

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 70541 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 70541?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70541 (Grand Coteau, LA): $2,521/year as of 2022, the 89th national percentile, #142 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed -4.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Grand Coteau, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 70541: a claims frequency of 2.90%, a loss ratio of 12.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 4.35%, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70541 compared to the national average?
At $2,521/yr, ZIP 70541 runs 42% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70541?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70541 is 4.35% in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70541 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70541 runs $2,269-$2,642 (5-year average $2,436). The annualized change rate is -1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70541 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70541 runs 1% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,521/yr), ranking #142 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.