ZIP 70820 · East Baton Rouge County

Baton Rouge, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 70820, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

32.7%
Loss ratio
1.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#125 of 337
Louisiana rank
349
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Baton Rouge, LA (ZIP 70820) runs $2,591/yr on average: the 90th percentile nationally and 46% above the U.S. average.

$2,591
Avg premium (2022)
+46%
vs U.S. average
-1.3%
since 2018
90th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,591/yr
-1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.13%
Avg severity: $27,075
Nonrenewal Rate
1.30%
+18.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 70820 (Baton Rouge, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 70820 (Baton Rouge, LA) pay an average of $2,591 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 349 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 46% above that mark and lands in the 90th national percentile. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 70820 is 2% above, ranking #125 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Sulphur (ZIP 70663) at $2,589, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 70820 shows a 32.7% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.13%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,075. Insurers decline to renew 1.30% of policies in ZIP 70820 at expiration, a rise of 18.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 70820 costs have fallen 1.3% since 2018, from a low of $2,542 to a high of $2,625, 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 70820 Compares

vs National Average
$2,591 vs $1,776
46% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,591 vs $2,539
2% above state avg
National Percentile
90th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 70820, 2018–2022

$2,520$2,540$2,560$2,580$2,600$2,620$2,640 20182019202020212022 $2,591
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 70820.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,625 -
2019 $2,614 -0.4%
2020 $2,598 -0.6%
2021 $2,542 -2.1%
2022 $2,591 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,594
Premium Range
$2,542 - $2,625
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 70820

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 70820?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 70820 (Baton Rouge, LA): $2,591/year as of 2022, the 90th national percentile, #125 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 70820, insurers report a 32.7% loss ratio, a 3.13% claims frequency, and a 1.30% nonrenewal rate, the 90th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 70820 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 70820 lands in the 90th percentile: its $2,591/yr average is 46% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70820?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 70820 is 1.30%, a rise of 18.9% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 70820 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 70820 have ranged from $2,542 to $2,625, with a 5-year average of $2,594. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 70820 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 70820 averages $2,591/yr, 2% above that figure, ranking #125 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.