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.
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
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 71280, 2018–2022
| 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
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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
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