ZIP 70806 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70806, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

33.0%
Loss ratio
0.98%
Nonrenewal rate
#96 of 337
Louisiana rank
1,248
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA) homeowners insurance averages $2,763/yr, 93rd percentile nationally, 56% above the U.S. norm.

$2,763
Avg premium (2022)
+56%
vs U.S. average
+5.3%
since 2018
93rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,763/yr
+5.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.14%
Avg severity: $17,731
Nonrenewal Rate
0.98%
+59.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA)

ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,763 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,248 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 56% above that mark and lands in the 93rd national percentile. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (above), ranking #96 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Gray (ZIP 70359) at $2,765, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 33.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,731. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.98%, a rise of 59.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.3% through 2022, ranging $2,623 to $2,763 with a 5-year average of $2,690, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 70806 Compares

vs National Average
$2,763 vs $1,776
56% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,763 vs $2,539
9% above state avg
National Percentile
93th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70806, 2018–2022

$2,600$2,650$2,700$2,750$2,800 20182019202020212022 $2,763
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70806.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,623 -
2019 $2,629 +0.2%
2020 $2,717 +3.4%
2021 $2,716 -0.0%
2022 $2,763 +1.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,690
Premium Range
$2,623 - $2,763
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70806

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 70806 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 explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 70806?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70806 (Baton Rouge, LA): $2,763/year as of 2022, the 93rd national percentile, #96 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +5.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baton Rouge, LA?
In ZIP 70806, insurers report a 33.0% loss ratio, a 5.14% claims frequency, and a 0.98% nonrenewal rate, the 93rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70806 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70806 premiums of $2,763/yr are 56% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 93rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70806?
Insurers decline to renew 0.98% of policies in ZIP 70806 in Louisiana, a rise of 59.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70806 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70806 have ranged from $2,623 to $2,763, with a 5-year average of $2,690. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70806 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70806 averages $2,763/yr, 9% above that figure, ranking #96 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.