ZIP 71238 · Ouachita County

Eros, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71238, Eros, Louisiana.

48.5%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#258 of 337
Louisiana rank
9
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Eros, LA (ZIP 71238) runs $1,921/yr on average: the 72nd percentile nationally and 8% above the U.S. average.

$1,921
Avg premium (2022)
+8%
vs U.S. average
+18.2%
since 2018
72nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,921/yr
+18.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.52%
Avg severity: $14,294
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%
-76.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71238 (Eros, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 71238 (Eros, LA) runs $1,921 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 8% above that mark and lands in the 72nd national percentile. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 24% below, ranking #258 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is West Monroe (ZIP 71292) at $1,921, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 48.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 71238. About 6.52% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,294. Insurers decline to renew 0.37% of policies in ZIP 71238 at expiration, a drop of 76.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 71238 costs have risen 18.2% since 2018, from a low of $1,625 to a high of $1,921, an annualized rate of +4.3% 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 71238 Compares

vs National Average
$1,921 vs $1,776
8% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$1,921 vs $2,539
24% below state avg
National Percentile
72th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71238, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,921
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71238.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,625 -
2019 $1,702 +4.8%
2020 $1,754 +3.1%
2021 $1,789 +2.0%
2022 $1,921 +7.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,758
Premium Range
$1,625 - $1,921
Annual Change Rate
+4.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71238

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

  • Put ZIP 71238 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 71238?
At the 72nd percentile nationally, #258 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 71238 (Eros, LA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,921 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +18.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Eros, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 71238: claims frequency (6.52%), loss ratio (48.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.37%), together placing this ZIP at the 72nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71238 compared to the national average?
ZIP 71238 premiums of $1,921/yr are 8% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 72nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71238?
ZIP 71238 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.37% in Louisiana, a drop of 76.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71238 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71238 have ranged from $1,625 to $1,921, with a 5-year average of $1,758. The annualized change rate is +4.3% per year.
How does ZIP 71238 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71238 has an average premium of $1,921/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 24% below the state average, ranking #258 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.