ZIP 70819 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70819, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

30.8%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#236 of 337
Louisiana rank
335
Policies

The verdict

Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70819) averages $2,033/yr for homeowners insurance, 14% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 76th percentile nationally.

$2,033
Avg premium (2022)
+14%
vs U.S. average
+5.4%
since 2018
76th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,033/yr
+5.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.00%
Avg severity: $10,441
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-86.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70819 (Baton Rouge, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 70819 (Baton Rouge, LA) runs $2,033 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 335 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 70819 in the 76th percentile, 14% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 20% below, ranking #236 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Grambling (ZIP 71245) at $2,033, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,441. 0.29% of ZIP 70819 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 86.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 5.4% through 2022, ranging $1,885 to $2,033 with a 5-year average of $1,944, an annualized rate of +1.3% 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 70819 Compares

vs National Average
$2,033 vs $1,776
14% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,033 vs $2,539
20% below state avg
National Percentile
76th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70819, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $2,033
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70819.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,929 -
2019 $1,885 -2.3%
2020 $1,909 +1.3%
2021 $1,962 +2.8%
2022 $2,033 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,944
Premium Range
$1,885 - $2,033
Annual Change Rate
+1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70819

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 70819?
At the 76th percentile nationally, #236 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 70819 (Baton Rouge, LA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,033 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baton Rouge, LA?
In ZIP 70819, insurers report a 30.8% loss ratio, a 6.00% claims frequency, and a 0.29% nonrenewal rate, the 76th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70819 compared to the national average?
ZIP 70819 premiums of $2,033/yr are 14% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 76th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70819?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70819 is 0.29%, a drop of 86.0% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70819 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70819 have ranged from $1,885 to $2,033, with a 5-year average of $1,944. The annualized change rate is +1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70819 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 70819 runs 20% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,033/yr), ranking #236 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.