ZIP 71003 · Claiborne County

Athens, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71003, Athens, Louisiana.

106.3%
Loss ratio
2.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#332 of 337
Louisiana rank
6
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Athens, LA (ZIP 71003) runs $1,630/yr on average: the 56th percentile nationally and 8% below the U.S. average.

$1,630
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
-1.4%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,630/yr
-1.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
106.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.31%
Avg severity: $14,077
Nonrenewal Rate
2.31%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71003 (Athens, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71003 (Athens, LA) at $1,630 per year for 2022 across approximately 6 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% below that mark and lands in the 56th national percentile. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 36% below that figure, ranking #332 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Shreveport (ZIP 71109) at $1,622, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71003 shows a 106.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. About 12.31% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,077. Insurers decline to renew 2.31% of policies in ZIP 71003 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 1.4% through 2022, ranging $1,514 to $1,654 with a 5-year average of $1,620, 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 71003 Compares

vs National Average
$1,630 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$1,630 vs $2,539
36% below state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71003, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,630
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71003.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,652 -
2019 $1,514 -8.4%
2020 $1,649 +8.9%
2021 $1,654 +0.3%
2022 $1,630 -1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,620
Premium Range
$1,514 - $1,654
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71003

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 71003?
At the 56th percentile nationally, #332 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 71003 (Athens, LA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,630 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Athens, LA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 71003: a claims frequency of 12.31% and a nonrenewal rate of 2.31%, against a loss ratio above 100% (106.3%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71003 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71003 lands in the 56th percentile: its $1,630/yr average is 8% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71003?
ZIP 71003 shows a nonrenewal rate of 2.31% in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71003 over 5 years?
ZIP 71003 premiums spanned $1,514 to $1,654 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,620. The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 71003 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 71003 averages $1,630/yr, 36% below that figure, ranking #332 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.