ZIP 70663 · Calcasieu County

Sulphur, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70663, Sulphur, Louisiana.

271.7%
Loss ratio
1.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#126 of 337
Louisiana rank
112
Policies

The verdict

Sulphur, LA (ZIP 70663) averages $2,589/yr for homeowners insurance, 46% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 90th percentile nationally.

$2,589
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,589/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
271.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.50%
Avg severity: $66,964
Nonrenewal Rate
1.68%
+152.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70663 (Sulphur, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 70663 (Sulphur, LA) at $2,589 per year for 2022 across approximately 112 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 2% above, ranking #126 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Baton Rouge (ZIP 70820) at $2,591, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 271.7%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 10.50%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $66,964. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.68%, a rise of 152.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70663 have risen by 8.1%, ranging from $2,366 to $2,589 with a five-year average of $2,446, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 70663 Compares

vs National Average
$2,589 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,589 vs $2,539
2% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70663, 2018–2022

$2,350$2,400$2,450$2,500$2,550$2,600$2,650 20182019202020212022 $2,589
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70663.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,394 -
2019 $2,371 -1.0%
2020 $2,366 -0.2%
2021 $2,509 +6.0%
2022 $2,589 +3.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,446
Premium Range
$2,366 - $2,589
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70663

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Compare ZIP 70663 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 70663?
At the 90th percentile nationally, #126 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70663 (Sulphur, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $2,589 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sulphur, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 70663 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 271.7%, alongside a claims frequency of 10.50% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.68%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70663 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70663 lands in the 90th percentile: its $2,589/yr average is 46% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70663?
Insurers decline to renew 1.68% of policies in ZIP 70663 in Louisiana, a rise of 152.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70663 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70663 have ranged from $2,366 to $2,589, with a 5-year average of $2,446. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 70663 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70663 runs 2% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,589/yr), ranking #126 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.