ZIP 71366 · Tensas County

Saint Joseph, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71366, Saint Joseph, Louisiana.

63.3%
Loss ratio
#146 of 337
Louisiana rank
4
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 71366 (Saint Joseph, LA) homeowners insurance averages $2,507/yr, 89th percentile nationally, 41% above the U.S. norm.

$2,507
Avg premium (2022)
+41%
vs U.S. average
+13.3%
since 2018
89th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,507/yr
+13.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
63.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.00%
Avg severity: $15,860
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71366 (Saint Joseph, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71366 (Saint Joseph, LA) at $2,507 per year for 2022 across approximately 4 reported policies. That is 41% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 71366 is 1% below, ranking #146 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Maringouin (ZIP 70757) at $2,505, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 63.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 71366. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 10.00%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,860.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 71366 costs have risen 13.3% since 2018, from a low of $2,212 to a high of $2,507, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 71366 Compares

vs National Average
$2,507 vs $1,776
41% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$2,507 vs $2,539
1% below state avg
National Percentile
89th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71366, 2018–2022

$2,100$2,200$2,300$2,400$2,500$2,600 20182019202020212022 $2,507
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71366.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,212 -
2019 $2,301 +4.0%
2020 $2,269 -1.4%
2021 $2,262 -0.3%
2022 $2,507 +10.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,310
Premium Range
$2,212 - $2,507
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71366

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

  • Put ZIP 71366 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 71366?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 71366 (Saint Joseph, LA): $2,507/year as of 2022, the 89th national percentile, #146 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +13.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Joseph, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 71366: a claims frequency of 10.00%, a loss ratio of 63.3%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 89th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71366 compared to the national average?
At $2,507/yr, ZIP 71366 runs 41% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 89th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71366?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 71366 in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71366 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71366 have ranged from $2,212 to $2,507, with a 5-year average of $2,310. The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 71366 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71366 runs 1% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,507/yr), ranking #146 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.