ZIP 70542 · Vermilion County

Gueydan, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70542, Gueydan, Louisiana.

4.0%
Loss ratio
4.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#92 of 337
Louisiana rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $2,781/yr, Gueydan, LA (ZIP 70542) sits in the 93rd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 57% above the U.S. average.

$2,781
Avg premium (2022)
+57%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,781/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $5,037
Nonrenewal Rate
4.95%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70542 (Gueydan, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70542 (Gueydan, LA) pay an average of $2,781 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 7 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70542 comes in 57% above, the 93rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (above), ranking #92 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Houma (ZIP 70363) at $2,781, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 4.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,037. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 4.95% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70542 costs have risen 7.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,586 to a high of $2,781, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 70542 Compares

vs National Average
$2,781 vs $1,776
57% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,781 vs $2,539
10% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70542, 2018–2022

$2,550$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,781
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70542.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,586 -
2019 $2,710 +4.8%
2020 $2,685 -0.9%
2021 $2,679 -0.2%
2022 $2,781 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,688
Premium Range
$2,586 - $2,781
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70542

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 70542?
At the 93rd percentile nationally, #92 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70542 (Gueydan, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,781 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gueydan, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 70542: claims frequency (2.20%), loss ratio (4.0%), and nonrenewal rate (4.95%), together placing this ZIP at the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70542 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70542 premiums of $2,781/yr are 57% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70542?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70542 is 4.95% in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70542 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70542 have ranged from $2,586 to $2,781, with a 5-year average of $2,688. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 70542 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70542 runs 10% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,781/yr), ranking #92 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.