ZIP 71280 · Ouachita County

Sterlington, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71280, Sterlington, Louisiana.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sterlington, LA (ZIP 71280) runs $2,067/yr on average: the 78th percentile nationally and 16% above the U.S. average.

$2,067
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+30.8%
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)
$2,067/yr
+30.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.45%
Avg severity: $14,951
Nonrenewal Rate
1.01%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 71280

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

  • Compare ZIP 71280 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 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.

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.