ZIP 71006 · Bossier County

Benton, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71006, Benton, Louisiana.

49.6%
Loss ratio
0.58%
Nonrenewal rate
#214 of 337
Louisiana rank
22
Policies

The verdict

At $2,130/yr, Benton, LA (ZIP 71006) sits in the 80th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 20% above the U.S. average.

$2,130
Avg premium (2022)
+20%
vs U.S. average
+11.7%
since 2018
80th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,130/yr
+11.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.42%
Avg severity: $23,887
Nonrenewal Rate
0.58%
+30.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71006 (Benton, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71006 (Benton, LA) at $2,130 per year for 2022 across approximately 22 reported policies. That is 20% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 80th percentile nationally. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 71006 is 16% below, ranking #214 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Natchez (ZIP 71456) at $2,130, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71006 shows a 49.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.42% of policies in ZIP 71006 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,887. Insurers decline to renew 0.58% of policies in ZIP 71006 at expiration, a rise of 30.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 71006 premiums risen 11.7%, spanning $1,907 to $2,130 (five-year average: $2,017), an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 71006 Compares

vs National Average
$2,130 vs $1,776
20% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,130 vs $2,539
16% below state avg
National Percentile
80th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71006, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150 20182019202020212022 $2,130
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71006.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,907 -
2019 $1,945 +2.0%
2020 $2,016 +3.6%
2021 $2,087 +3.5%
2022 $2,130 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,017
Premium Range
$1,907 - $2,130
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71006

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 71006?
ZIP 71006 (Benton, LA) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,130 per year as of 2022, in the 80th percentile nationally, #214 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +11.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Benton, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 71006: claims frequency (4.42%), loss ratio (49.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.58%), together placing this ZIP at the 80th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71006 compared to the national average?
ZIP 71006 premiums of $2,130/yr are 20% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 80th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71006?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71006 is 0.58%, a rise of 30.6% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71006 over 5 years?
ZIP 71006 premiums spanned $1,907 to $2,130 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,017. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 71006 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71006 has an average premium of $2,130/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #214 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.