ZIP 70591 · Jefferson Davis County

Welsh, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70591, Welsh, Louisiana.

126.1%
Loss ratio
1.54%
Nonrenewal rate
#106 of 337
Louisiana rank
12
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Welsh, LA (ZIP 70591) runs $2,669/yr on average: the 92nd percentile nationally and 50% above the U.S. average.

$2,669
Avg premium (2022)
+50%
vs U.S. average
+13.7%
since 2018
92nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,669/yr
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
126.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.29%
Avg severity: $46,172
Nonrenewal Rate
1.54%
+108.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70591 (Welsh, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70591 (Welsh, LA) runs $2,669 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 12 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70591 comes in 50% above, the 92nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 5% above, ranking #106 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Maurepas (ZIP 70449) at $2,668, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70591 shows a 126.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $46,172. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.54% in this ZIP, a rise of 108.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 13.7% through 2022, ranging $2,348 to $2,669 with a 5-year average of $2,450, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 70591 Compares

vs National Average
$2,669 vs $1,776
50% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,669 vs $2,539
5% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70591, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700 20182019202020212022 $2,669
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70591.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,348 -
2019 $2,388 +1.7%
2020 $2,371 -0.7%
2021 $2,473 +4.3%
2022 $2,669 +7.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,450
Premium Range
$2,348 - $2,669
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70591

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

  • Put ZIP 70591 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Louisiana overview
  • Loss ratio above 100% here signals rate pressure, read what that means for renewals. 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 70591?
ZIP 70591 (Welsh, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,669 per year as of 2022, in the 92nd percentile nationally, #106 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Welsh, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 70591 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 126.1%, alongside a claims frequency of 7.29% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.54%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70591 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70591 premiums of $2,669/yr are 50% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70591?
ZIP 70591 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.54% in Louisiana, a rise of 108.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70591 over 5 years?
ZIP 70591 premiums spanned $2,348 to $2,669 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,450. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70591 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70591 has an average premium of $2,669/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 5% above the state average, ranking #106 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.