ZIP 71280 · Ouachita County

Sterlington, LA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 71280, Sterlington, Louisiana averages $2,067/yr.

53.9%
Loss ratio
1.01%
Nonrenewal rate
#226 of 337
Louisiana rank
21
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Sterlington, LA (ZIP 71280) ranks #5,728 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($2,067/yr) but #9,790 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.01%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$2,067
Avg premium (2022)
#5,728
of 25,593 on premium
#9,790
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
78th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
35/100
71280 - Sterlington, LA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$2,067/yr
Avg premium, 22nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
87.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
79.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 71280's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$2,067 Higher than most more expensive than 78% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 71280. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Louisiana, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 71280; crosshairs: Louisiana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1221.9$3077.3$4932.6$6788.0$8643.30%2.2%4.4%6.6%8.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 71108 · Shreveport $1,559/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 71067 · Princeton $1,645/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 71023 · Doyline $1,695/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 71045 · Jamestown $1,725/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 71037 · Haughton $1,762/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 71417 · Colfax $1,778/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 71070 · Saline $1,790/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71263 · Oak Grove $1,819/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 71423 · Dry Prong $1,838/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 71107 · Shreveport $1,867/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71234 · Downsville $1,913/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 71111 · Bossier City $1,931/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 71362 · Plaucheville $1,965/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 71051 · Elm Grove $2,012/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 71334 · Ferriday $2,035/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 71226 · Chatham $2,051/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 71280 · Sterlington (this ZIP) $2,067/yr · 1.01%
  • ZIP 71291 · West Monroe $2,102/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 71456 · Natchez $2,130/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 70501 · Lafayette $2,184/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 71322 · Bunkie $2,244/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 70520 · Carencro $2,289/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 70802 · Baton Rouge $2,331/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 70818 · Baton Rouge $2,369/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 70552 · Loreauville $2,423/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 70518 · Broussard $2,448/yr · 3.72%
  • ZIP 70427 · Bogalusa $2,464/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 70749 · Jarreau $2,480/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 70757 · Maringouin $2,505/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 70528 · Delcambre $2,535/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 70346 · Donaldsonville $2,575/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 70820 · Baton Rouge $2,591/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 70372 · Labadieville $2,627/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 70533 · Erath $2,643/yr · 4.67%
  • ZIP 70446 · Loranger $2,679/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 70084 · Reserve $2,755/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 70508 · Lafayette $2,798/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 70062 · Kenner $2,854/yr · 4.87%
  • ZIP 70549 · Lake Arthur $2,902/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 70460 · Slidell $2,977/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 70435 · Covington $3,034/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 70085 · Saint Bernard $3,129/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 70437 · Folsom $3,197/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 70461 · Slidell $3,258/yr · 4.39%
  • ZIP 70448 · Mandeville $3,370/yr · 7.90%
  • ZIP 70360 · Houma $3,527/yr · 2.05%
  • ZIP 70122 · New Orleans $3,787/yr · 7.72%
  • ZIP 70344 · Chauvin $4,032/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 70002 · Metairie $4,947/yr · 5.68%
  • ZIP 70130 · New Orleans $8,306/yr · 8.45%
Avg Premium (2022)
$2,067/yr
Above-median premium
+30.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.9%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.45%
Avg severity: $14,951
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+42.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71280 (Sterlington, LA)

ZIP 71280 (Sterlington, LA) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,067 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 71280 comes in 16% above, the 78th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 19% below that figure, ranking #226 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Natchitoches (ZIP 71457) at $2,067, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 53.9%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 71280. 7.45% of policies in ZIP 71280 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,951. Insurers decline to renew 1.01% of policies in ZIP 71280 at expiration, a rise of 42.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 30.8% through 2022, ranging $1,580 to $2,067 with a 5-year average of $1,796, an annualized rate of +6.9% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 71280's county (Ouachita): score 87.5, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Tornado. That is #17 of 64 Louisiana counties and the 88th national percentile (40% above the 62.4 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 81.8 · Community Resilience 79.2. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 71280 Compares

vs National Average
$2,067 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,067 vs $2,539
19% below state avg
National Percentile
78th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71280, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,600$1,800$2,000$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,067
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71280.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,580 -
2019 $1,627 +3.0%
2020 $1,789 +10.0%
2021 $1,915 +7.0%
2022 $2,067 +8.0%

Rising-cost window for ZIP 71280 (5 filing years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,796
Premium Range
$1,580 - $2,067
Annual Change Rate
+6.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Ouachita County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 71280 via FIPS 22073. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
87.5
Relatively Moderate · 88th national percentile
In-state county rank
#17
of 64 Louisiana counties · state mean 62.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $10,416,615

Social Vulnerability Index 81.8 · Community Resilience 79.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Louisiana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Louisiana for ZIP 71280

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 71280 in Ouachita County (NRI 87.5, hazard Tornado), both outside Louisiana. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($2,067/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.01% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 71280?
At the 78th percentile nationally, #226 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 71280 (Sterlington, LA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,067 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +30.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sterlington, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 71280: a claims frequency of 7.45%, a loss ratio of 53.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.01%, placing this ZIP in the 78th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71280 compared to the national average?
ZIP 71280 premiums of $2,067/yr are 16% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 78th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71280?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71280 is 1.01%, a rise of 42.6% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71280 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71280 have ranged from $1,580 to $2,067, with a 5-year average of $1,796. The annualized change rate is +6.9% per year.
How does ZIP 71280 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71280 has an average premium of $2,067/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #226 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 71280?
Ouachita County scores 87.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 88th percentile nationally and #17 of 64 Louisiana counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 71280

This ZIP's premiums run at the 78th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.