ZIP 70785 · Livingston County

Walker, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70785, Walker, Louisiana.

45.3%
Loss ratio
0.32%
Nonrenewal rate
#188 of 337
Louisiana rank
84
Policies

The verdict

At $2,324/yr, Walker, LA (ZIP 70785) sits in the 85th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% above the U.S. average.

$2,324
Avg premium (2022)
+31%
vs U.S. average
+0.8%
since 2018
85th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,324/yr
+0.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
45.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.35%
Avg severity: $14,324
Nonrenewal Rate
0.32%
+8.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70785 (Walker, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70785 (Walker, LA) runs $2,324 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 84 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70785 comes in 31% above, the 85th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 8% below, ranking #188 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is French Settlement (ZIP 70733) at $2,321, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 45.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,324. 0.32% of ZIP 70785 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 8.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70785 have risen by 0.8%, ranging from $2,279 to $2,324 with a five-year average of $2,297, an annualized rate of +0.2% 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 70785 Compares

vs National Average
$2,324 vs $1,776
31% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,324 vs $2,539
8% below state avg
National Percentile
85th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70785, 2018–2022

$2,270$2,280$2,290$2,300$2,310$2,320$2,330 20182019202020212022 $2,324
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70785.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,305 -
2019 $2,287 -0.8%
2020 $2,291 +0.2%
2021 $2,279 -0.6%
2022 $2,324 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,297
Premium Range
$2,279 - $2,324
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70785

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

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 70785?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70785 (Walker, LA): $2,324/year as of 2022, the 85th national percentile, #188 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +0.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Walker, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 70785: claims frequency (7.35%), loss ratio (45.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.32%), together placing this ZIP at the 85th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70785 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70785 lands in the 85th percentile: its $2,324/yr average is 31% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70785?
Insurers decline to renew 0.32% of policies in ZIP 70785 in Louisiana, a rise of 8.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70785 over 5 years?
ZIP 70785 premiums spanned $2,279 to $2,324 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,297. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70785 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70785 has an average premium of $2,324/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 8% below the state average, ranking #188 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.