ZIP 71270 · Lincoln County

Ruston, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71270, Ruston, Louisiana.

49.3%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#225 of 337
Louisiana rank
58
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Ruston, LA (ZIP 71270) runs $2,072/yr on average: the 78th percentile nationally and 17% above the U.S. average.

$2,072
Avg premium (2022)
+17%
vs U.S. average
+18.9%
since 2018
78th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,072/yr
+18.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.52%
Avg severity: $15,678
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+64.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA) runs $2,072 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 58 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 17% above that mark and lands in the 78th national percentile. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 71270 is 18% below, ranking #225 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Sterlington (ZIP 71280) at $2,067, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71270 shows a 49.3% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 6.52%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,678. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.64%, a rise of 64.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 71270 costs have risen 18.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,743 to a high of $2,072, an annualized rate of +4.4% 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 71270 Compares

vs National Average
$2,072 vs $1,776
17% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,072 vs $2,539
18% below state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71270, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,072
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71270.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,743 -
2019 $1,796 +3.0%
2020 $1,860 +3.6%
2021 $1,971 +6.0%
2022 $2,072 +5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,888
Premium Range
$1,743 - $2,072
Annual Change Rate
+4.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71270

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

  • Put ZIP 71270 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Louisiana compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 71270?
ZIP 71270 (Ruston, LA) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,072 per year as of 2022 (78th percentile, #225 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana). Premiums have changed +18.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ruston, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 71270: claims frequency (6.52%), loss ratio (49.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.64%), together placing this ZIP at the 78th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71270 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71270 lands in the 78th percentile: its $2,072/yr average is 17% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71270?
Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 71270 in Louisiana, a rise of 64.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71270 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71270 have ranged from $1,743 to $2,072, with a 5-year average of $1,888. The annualized change rate is +4.4% per year.
How does ZIP 71270 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71270 has an average premium of $2,072/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 18% below the state average, ranking #225 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.