ZIP 71409 · Rapides County

Boyce, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71409, Boyce, Louisiana.

85.2%
Loss ratio
1.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#267 of 337
Louisiana rank
19
Policies

The verdict

At $1,891/yr, Boyce, LA (ZIP 71409) sits in the 71st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 7% above the U.S. average.

$1,891
Avg premium (2022)
+7%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,891/yr
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
85.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
13.11%
Avg severity: $12,291
Nonrenewal Rate
1.19%
+180.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71409 (Boyce, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 71409 (Boyce, LA) pay an average of $1,891 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 19 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 71409 in the 71st percentile, 7% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539, this ZIP runs 25% below, ranking #267 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Keatchie (ZIP 71046) at $1,887, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 71409 shows a 85.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. About 13.11% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,291. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.19% in this ZIP, a rise of 180.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 71409 have risen by 9.1%, ranging from $1,733 to $1,891 with a five-year average of $1,832, an annualized rate of +2.2% 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 71409 Compares

vs National Average
$1,891 vs $1,776
7% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$1,891 vs $2,539
25% below state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71409, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,891
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71409.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,733 -
2019 $1,800 +3.8%
2020 $1,863 +3.5%
2021 $1,874 +0.6%
2022 $1,891 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,832
Premium Range
$1,733 - $1,891
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71409

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 71409 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 71409?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 71409 (Boyce, LA) averages $1,891 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 71st percentile, #267 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Boyce, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 71409: claims frequency (13.11%), loss ratio (85.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.19%), together placing this ZIP at the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71409 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71409 lands in the 71st percentile: its $1,891/yr average is 7% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71409?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71409 is 1.19%, a rise of 180.5% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71409 over 5 years?
ZIP 71409 premiums spanned $1,733 to $1,891 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,832. The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 71409 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71409 has an average premium of $1,891/yr compared to the Louisiana state average of $2,539/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #267 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.