ZIP 70818 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70818, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

34.1%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#180 of 337
Louisiana rank
257
Policies

The verdict

Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70818) averages $2,369/yr for homeowners insurance, 33% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 86th percentile nationally.

$2,369
Avg premium (2022)
+33%
vs U.S. average
+0.7%
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)
$2,369/yr
+0.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.34%
Avg severity: $12,766
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
-34.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70818 (Baton Rouge, LA)

ZIP 70818 (Baton Rouge, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,369 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 257 reported policies. That is 33% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 86th percentile nationally. Louisiana homeowners pay $2,539 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 7% (below), ranking #180 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Ventress (ZIP 70783) at $2,366, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 34.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 6.34% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,766. Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 70818 at expiration, a drop of 34.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 70818 have risen by 0.7%, ranging from $2,293 to $2,369 with a five-year average of $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 70818 Compares

vs National Average
$2,369 vs $1,776
33% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,369 vs $2,539
7% below state avg
National Percentile
86th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70818, 2018–2022

$2,280$2,300$2,320$2,340$2,360$2,380 20182019202020212022 $2,369
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70818.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,354 -
2019 $2,365 +0.5%
2020 $2,293 -3.1%
2021 $2,305 +0.5%
2022 $2,369 +2.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,337
Premium Range
$2,293 - $2,369
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70818

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

  • Put ZIP 70818 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 70818?
ZIP 70818 (Baton Rouge, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,369 per year as of 2022, in the 86th percentile nationally, #180 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +0.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baton Rouge, LA?
In ZIP 70818, insurers report a 34.1% loss ratio, a 6.34% claims frequency, and a 0.59% nonrenewal rate, the 86th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70818 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70818 premiums of $2,369/yr are 33% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 86th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70818?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70818 is 0.59%, a drop of 34.9% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70818 over 5 years?
ZIP 70818 premiums spanned $2,293 to $2,369 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,337. The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 70818 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70818 has an average premium of $2,369/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 7% below the state average, ranking #180 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.