ZIP 70544 · Iberia County

Jeanerette, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70544, Jeanerette, Louisiana.

12.6%
Loss ratio
3.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#80 of 337
Louisiana rank
43
Policies

The verdict

At $2,885/yr, Jeanerette, LA (ZIP 70544) sits in the 94th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 62% above the U.S. average.

$2,885
Avg premium (2022)
+62%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
94th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,885/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.35%
Avg severity: $10,823
Nonrenewal Rate
3.79%
+569.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70544 (Jeanerette, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70544 (Jeanerette, LA) runs $2,885 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 43 reported policies. That is 62% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 94th percentile nationally. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 14% (above), ranking #80 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Norco (ZIP 70079) at $2,887, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70544 shows a 12.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,823. The nonrenewal rate here is 3.79%, a rise of 569.9% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70544 costs have risen 7.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,601 to a high of $2,885, 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 70544 Compares

vs National Average
$2,885 vs $1,776
62% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,885 vs $2,539
14% above state avg
National Percentile
94th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70544, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800$2,900 20182019202020212022 $2,885
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70544.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,683 -
2019 $2,601 -3.1%
2020 $2,630 +1.1%
2021 $2,719 +3.4%
2022 $2,885 +6.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,704
Premium Range
$2,601 - $2,885
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70544

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

  • Put ZIP 70544 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 70544?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70544 (Jeanerette, LA): $2,885/year as of 2022, the 94th national percentile, #80 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jeanerette, LA?
In ZIP 70544, insurers report a 12.6% loss ratio, a 3.35% claims frequency, and a 3.79% nonrenewal rate, the 94th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70544 compared to the national average?
At $2,885/yr, ZIP 70544 runs 62% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 94th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70544?
Insurers decline to renew 3.79% of policies in ZIP 70544 in Louisiana, a rise of 569.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70544 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70544 have ranged from $2,601 to $2,885, with a 5-year average of $2,704. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 70544 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70544 runs 14% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,885/yr), ranking #80 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.