ZIP 70749 · Pointe Coupee County

Jarreau, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70749, Jarreau, Louisiana.

111.8%
Loss ratio
2.02%
Nonrenewal rate
#153 of 337
Louisiana rank
24
Policies

The verdict

At $2,480/yr, Jarreau, LA (ZIP 70749) sits in the 88th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 40% above the U.S. average.

$2,480
Avg premium (2022)
+40%
vs U.S. average
-9.4%
since 2018
88th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,480/yr
-9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
111.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.02%
Avg severity: $137,301
Nonrenewal Rate
2.02%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70749 (Jarreau, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70749 (Jarreau, LA) pay an average of $2,480 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 24 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70749 comes in 40% above, the 88th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (below), ranking #153 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Kentwood (ZIP 70444) at $2,479, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 70749 is 111.8%, 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 2.02%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $137,301. Insurers decline to renew 2.02% of policies in ZIP 70749 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70749 costs have fallen 9.4% since 2018, from a low of $2,480 to a high of $2,738, an annualized rate of -2.4% 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 70749 Compares

vs National Average
$2,480 vs $1,776
40% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,480 vs $2,539
2% below state avg
National Percentile
88th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70749, 2018–2022

$2,400$2,500$2,600$2,700$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,480
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70749.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,738 -
2019 $2,637 -3.7%
2020 $2,522 -4.4%
2021 $2,521 -0.0%
2022 $2,480 -1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,580
Premium Range
$2,480 - $2,738
Annual Change Rate
-2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70749

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

  • Compare ZIP 70749 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 70749?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70749 (Jarreau, LA): $2,480/year as of 2022, the 88th national percentile, #153 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed -9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Jarreau, LA?
ZIP 70749 is running a loss ratio above 100% (111.8%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 2.02% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.02%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70749 compared to the national average?
At $2,480/yr, ZIP 70749 runs 40% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 88th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70749?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70749 is 2.02% in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70749 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70749 runs $2,480-$2,738 (5-year average $2,580). The annualized change rate is -2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 70749 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70749 averages $2,480/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #153 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.