ZIP 70656 · Vernon County

Pitkin, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70656, Pitkin, Louisiana.

200.9%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#243 of 337
Louisiana rank
3
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70656 (Pitkin, LA) homeowners insurance averages $2,011/yr, 76th percentile nationally, 13% above the U.S. norm.

$2,011
Avg premium (2022)
+13%
vs U.S. average
+9.2%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,011/yr
+9.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
200.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.29%
Avg severity: $76,372
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
-25.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70656 (Pitkin, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70656 (Pitkin, LA) runs $2,011 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70656 in the 76th percentile, 13% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 21% below that figure, ranking #243 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Elm Grove (ZIP 71051) at $2,012, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 200.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 70656. 5.29% of policies in ZIP 70656 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $76,372. 0.79% of ZIP 70656 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 25.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 9.2% through 2022, ranging $1,842 to $2,011 with a 5-year average of $1,925, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 70656 Compares

vs National Average
$2,011 vs $1,776
13% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,011 vs $2,539
21% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70656, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,011
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70656.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,842 -
2019 $1,866 +1.3%
2020 $1,940 +4.0%
2021 $1,968 +1.4%
2022 $2,011 +2.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,925
Premium Range
$1,842 - $2,011
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70656

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 70656 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it 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 70656?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 70656 (Pitkin, LA) averages $2,011 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 76th percentile, #243 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +9.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pitkin, LA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 70656: a claims frequency of 5.29% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.79%, against a loss ratio above 100% (200.9%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70656 compared to the national average?
At $2,011/yr, ZIP 70656 runs 13% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70656?
Insurers decline to renew 0.79% of policies in ZIP 70656 in Louisiana, a drop of 25.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70656 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70656 have ranged from $1,842 to $2,011, with a 5-year average of $1,925. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70656 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70656 has an average premium of $2,011/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 21% below the state average, ranking #243 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.