ZIP 71028 · Bienville County

Gibsland, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71028, Gibsland, Louisiana.

199.3%
Loss ratio
0.96%
Nonrenewal rate
#335 of 337
Louisiana rank
5
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 71028 (Gibsland, LA) homeowners insurance averages $1,587/yr, 53rd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,587
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
+1.0%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,587/yr
+1.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
199.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
24.88%
Avg severity: $12,714
Nonrenewal Rate
0.96%
+43.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71028 (Gibsland, LA)

ZIP 71028 (Gibsland, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,587 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 71028 in the 53rd percentile, 11% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 37% below, ranking #335 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Bossier City (ZIP 71112) at $1,587, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 199.3%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 24.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,714. Insurers decline to renew 0.96% of policies in ZIP 71028 at expiration, a rise of 43.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 71028 costs have risen 1.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,545 to a high of $1,602, 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 71028 Compares

vs National Average
$1,587 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$1,587 vs $2,539
37% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71028, 2018–2022

$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620 20182019202020212022 $1,587
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71028.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,572 -
2019 $1,565 -0.4%
2020 $1,545 -1.3%
2021 $1,602 +3.7%
2022 $1,587 -0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,574
Premium Range
$1,545 - $1,602
Annual Change Rate
+0.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71028

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

  • Compare ZIP 71028 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Louisiana overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 71028?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 71028 (Gibsland, LA) averages $1,587 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 53rd percentile, #335 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +1.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Gibsland, LA?
Insurers in ZIP 71028 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 199.3%, alongside a claims frequency of 24.88% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.96%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71028 compared to the national average?
At $1,587/yr, ZIP 71028 runs 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71028?
ZIP 71028 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.96% in Louisiana, a rise of 43.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71028 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71028 runs $1,545-$1,602 (5-year average $1,574). The annualized change rate is +0.2% per year.
How does ZIP 71028 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71028 runs 37% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $1,587/yr), ranking #335 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.