ZIP 70647 · Calcasieu County

Iowa, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70647, Iowa, Louisiana.

342.2%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#103 of 337
Louisiana rank
18
Policies

The verdict

At $2,701/yr, Iowa, LA (ZIP 70647) sits in the 92nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 52% above the U.S. average.

$2,701
Avg premium (2022)
+52%
vs U.S. average
+6.0%
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)
$2,701/yr
+6.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
342.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
9.36%
Avg severity: $98,685
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
+32.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70647 (Iowa, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70647 (Iowa, LA) pay an average of $2,701 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. That is 52% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 92nd percentile nationally. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70647 is 6% above, ranking #103 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Napoleonville (ZIP 70390) at $2,704, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 342.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 70647. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 9.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $98,685. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.06%, a rise of 32.0% 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 70647 costs have risen 6.0% since 2018, from a low of $2,542 to a high of $2,701, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 70647 Compares

vs National Average
$2,701 vs $1,776
52% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,701 vs $2,539
6% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70647, 2018–2022

$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750 20182019202020212022 $2,701
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70647.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,547 -
2019 $2,547 +0.0%
2020 $2,542 -0.2%
2021 $2,630 +3.5%
2022 $2,701 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,593
Premium Range
$2,542 - $2,701
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70647

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

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 70647?
ZIP 70647 (Iowa, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,701 per year as of 2022, in the 92nd percentile nationally, #103 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +6.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Iowa, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 70647 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 342.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 9.36% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.06%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70647 compared to the national average?
At $2,701/yr, ZIP 70647 runs 52% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 92nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70647?
Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 70647 in Louisiana, a rise of 32.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70647 over 5 years?
ZIP 70647 premiums spanned $2,542 to $2,701 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,593. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 70647 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70647 averages $2,701/yr, 6% above that figure, ranking #103 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.