ZIP 70817 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70817, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

49.5%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#149 of 337
Louisiana rank
468
Policies

The verdict

At $2,495/yr, Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70817) sits in the 89th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 41% above the U.S. average.

$2,495
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,495/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.95%
Avg severity: $17,752
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
-25.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70817 (Baton Rouge, LA)

ZIP 70817 (Baton Rouge, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,495 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 468 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 70817 comes in 41% above, the 89th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #149 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Clinton (ZIP 70722) at $2,495, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 49.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 70817. 6.95% of policies in ZIP 70817 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,752. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.48%, a drop of 25.1% 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 1.3% through 2022, ranging $2,442 to $2,495 with a 5-year average of $2,460, 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 70817 Compares

vs National Average
$2,495 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,495 vs $2,539
2% below state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70817, 2018–2022

$2,420$2,440$2,460$2,480$2,500 20182019202020212022 $2,495
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70817.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,464 -
2019 $2,454 -0.4%
2020 $2,442 -0.5%
2021 $2,445 +0.2%
2022 $2,495 +2.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,460
Premium Range
$2,442 - $2,495
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70817

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

  • Put ZIP 70817 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 70817?
ZIP 70817 (Baton Rouge, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,495 per year as of 2022, in the 89th percentile nationally, #149 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baton Rouge, LA?
In ZIP 70817, insurers report a 49.5% loss ratio, a 6.95% claims frequency, and a 0.48% nonrenewal rate, the 89th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70817 compared to the national average?
At $2,495/yr, ZIP 70817 runs 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70817?
ZIP 70817 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.48% in Louisiana, a drop of 25.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70817 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 70817 runs $2,442-$2,495 (5-year average $2,460). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70817 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70817 averages $2,495/yr, 2% below that figure, ranking #149 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.