ZIP 71438 · Rapides County

Hineston, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71438, Hineston, Louisiana.

169.2%
Loss ratio
#272 of 337
Louisiana rank
7
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Hineston, LA (ZIP 71438) runs $1,862/yr on average: the 69th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,862
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
+4.8%
since 2018
69th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,862/yr
+4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
169.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.50%
Avg severity: $42,007
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71438 (Hineston, LA)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 71438 (Hineston, LA) at $1,862 per year for 2022 across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 5% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 69th percentile nationally. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 27% below that figure, ranking #272 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Grand Cane (ZIP 71032) at $1,860, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 169.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. 7.50% of policies in ZIP 71438 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $42,007.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 4.8% through 2022, ranging $1,719 to $1,862 with a 5-year average of $1,788, an annualized rate of +1.2% 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 71438 Compares

vs National Average
$1,862 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$1,862 vs $2,539
27% below state avg
National Percentile
69th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71438, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,862
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71438.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,776 -
2019 $1,719 -3.2%
2020 $1,770 +3.0%
2021 $1,812 +2.4%
2022 $1,862 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,788
Premium Range
$1,719 - $1,862
Annual Change Rate
+1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71438

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 71438 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Louisiana's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Louisiana overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 71438?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 71438 (Hineston, LA) averages $1,862 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 69th percentile, #272 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hineston, LA?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 71438: a claims frequency of 7.50% and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, against a loss ratio above 100% (169.2%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71438 compared to the national average?
ZIP 71438 premiums of $1,862/yr are 5% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 69th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71438?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 71438 in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71438 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71438 runs $1,719-$1,862 (5-year average $1,788). The annualized change rate is +1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 71438 compare to the Louisiana state average?
The Louisiana state average is $2,539/yr; ZIP 71438 averages $1,862/yr, 27% below that figure, ranking #272 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.