ZIP 70810 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70810, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

41.9%
Loss ratio
0.61%
Nonrenewal rate
#64 of 337
Louisiana rank
541
Policies

The verdict

Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70810) averages $3,033/yr for homeowners insurance, 71% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 95th percentile nationally.

$3,033
Avg premium (2022)
+71%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,033/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.77%
Avg severity: $22,027
Nonrenewal Rate
0.61%
+18.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70810 (Baton Rouge, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70810 (Baton Rouge, LA) runs $3,033 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 541 reported policies. That is 71% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 19% (above), ranking #64 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Covington (ZIP 70435) at $3,034, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 41.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 70810. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.77%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,027. 0.61% of ZIP 70810 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 18.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70810 premiums risen 1.3%, spanning $2,993 to $3,058 (five-year average: $3,031), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 70810 Compares

vs National Average
$3,033 vs $1,776
71% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$3,033 vs $2,539
19% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70810, 2018–2022

$2,980$3,000$3,020$3,040$3,060$3,080 20182019202020212022 $3,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70810.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,993 -
2019 $3,015 +0.7%
2020 $3,055 +1.3%
2021 $3,058 +0.1%
2022 $3,033 -0.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$3,031
Premium Range
$2,993 - $3,058
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70810

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

  • Put ZIP 70810 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 70810?
At the 95th percentile nationally, #64 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70810 (Baton Rouge, LA) ranks among the pricier markets for homeowners insurance, averaging $3,033 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baton Rouge, LA?
In ZIP 70810, insurers report a 41.9% loss ratio, a 5.77% claims frequency, and a 0.61% nonrenewal rate, the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70810 compared to the national average?
At $3,033/yr, ZIP 70810 runs 71% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 95th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70810?
ZIP 70810 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.61% in Louisiana, a rise of 18.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70810 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70810 runs $2,993-$3,058 (5-year average $3,031). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70810 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70810 runs 19% above the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $3,033/yr), ranking #64 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.