ZIP 70816 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70816, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

59.9%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#177 of 337
Louisiana rank
1,045
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA) homeowners insurance averages $2,380/yr, 86th percentile nationally, 34% above the U.S. norm.

$2,380
Avg premium (2022)
+34%
vs U.S. average
+0.9%
since 2018
86th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,380/yr
+0.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.05%
Avg severity: $17,695
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%
+11.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA) runs $2,380 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 1,045 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70816 in the 86th percentile, 34% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 6% below that figure, ranking #177 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Gonzales (ZIP 70737) at $2,375, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 59.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 8.05% of policies in ZIP 70816 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,695. 0.37% of ZIP 70816 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 11.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 70816 premiums risen 0.9%, spanning $2,310 to $2,380 (five-year average: $2,337), 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 70816 Compares

vs National Average
$2,380 vs $1,776
34% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,380 vs $2,539
6% below state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70816, 2018–2022

$2,300$2,320$2,340$2,360$2,380$2,400 20182019202020212022 $2,380
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70816.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,358 -
2019 $2,327 -1.3%
2020 $2,310 -0.7%
2021 $2,311 +0.0%
2022 $2,380 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,337
Premium Range
$2,310 - $2,380
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70816

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 70816?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70816 (Baton Rouge, LA): $2,380/year as of 2022, the 86th national percentile, #177 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +0.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baton Rouge, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 70816: a claims frequency of 8.05%, a loss ratio of 59.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.37%, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70816 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70816 lands in the 86th percentile: its $2,380/yr average is 34% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70816?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70816 is 0.37%, a rise of 11.4% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70816 over 5 years?
ZIP 70816 premiums spanned $2,310 to $2,380 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,337. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70816 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70816 averages $2,380/yr, 6% below that figure, ranking #177 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.