ZIP 70665 · Calcasieu County
Sulphur, LA Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70665, Sulphur, Louisiana.
- 334.5%
- Loss ratio
- 1.08%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #78 of 337
- Louisiana rank
- 25
- Policies
The verdict
ZIP 70665 (Sulphur, LA) homeowners insurance averages $2,889/yr, 94th percentile nationally, 63% above the U.S. norm.
- $2,889
- Avg premium (2022)
- +63%
- vs U.S. average
- +6.5%
- since 2018
- 94th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 70665 (Sulphur, LA)
ZIP 70665 (Sulphur, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,889 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 25 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70665 in the 94th percentile, 63% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70665 is 14% above, ranking #78 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.
The loss ratio for ZIP 70665 is 334.5%, meaning 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 10.73%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $90,063. 1.08% of ZIP 70665 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 424.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70665 costs have risen 6.5% since 2018, from a low of $2,714 to a high of $2,889, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 70665 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 70665, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,714 | - |
| 2019 | $2,740 | +0.9% |
| 2020 | $2,779 | +1.4% |
| 2021 | $2,853 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $2,889 | +1.3% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 70665
This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.
- Compare ZIP 70665 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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
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