ZIP 70811 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70811, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

24.1%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#171 of 337
Louisiana rank
452
Policies

The verdict

At $2,434/yr, Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70811) sits in the 87th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% above the U.S. average.

$2,434
Avg premium (2022)
+37%
vs U.S. average
+8.6%
since 2018
87th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,434/yr
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.68%
Avg severity: $8,787
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
-30.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70811 (Baton Rouge, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 70811 (Baton Rouge, LA) at $2,434 per year for 2022 across approximately 452 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70811 comes in 37% above, the 87th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70811 is 4% below, ranking #171 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Hammond (ZIP 70403) at $2,435, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 24.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.68%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,787. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.92%, a drop of 30.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70811 costs have risen 8.6% since 2018, from a low of $2,218 to a high of $2,434, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 70811 Compares

vs National Average
$2,434 vs $1,776
37% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,434 vs $2,539
4% below state avg
National Percentile
87th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70811, 2018–2022

$2,200$2,250$2,300$2,350$2,400$2,450 20182019202020212022 $2,434
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70811.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,240 -
2019 $2,220 -0.9%
2020 $2,218 -0.1%
2021 $2,285 +3.0%
2022 $2,434 +6.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,279
Premium Range
$2,218 - $2,434
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70811

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

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 70811?
ZIP 70811 (Baton Rouge, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,434 per year as of 2022, in the 87th percentile nationally, #171 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baton Rouge, LA?
In ZIP 70811, insurers report a 24.1% loss ratio, a 6.68% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 87th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70811 compared to the national average?
At $2,434/yr, ZIP 70811 runs 37% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 87th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70811?
ZIP 70811 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Louisiana, a drop of 30.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70811 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70811 have ranged from $2,218 to $2,434, with a 5-year average of $2,279. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 70811 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70811 averages $2,434/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #171 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium.

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