ZIP 71457 · Natchitoches County

Natchitoches, LA Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 71457, Natchitoches, Louisiana.

28.6%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#227 of 337
Louisiana rank
40
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) homeowners insurance averages $2,067/yr, 78th percentile nationally, 16% above the U.S. norm.

$2,067
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+9.1%
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
+9.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.62%
Avg severity: $12,789
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-17.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) pay an average of $2,067 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 40 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% above that mark and lands in the 78th national percentile. Against Louisiana's average of $2,539, ZIP 71457 is 19% below, ranking #227 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Sterlington (ZIP 71280) at $2,067, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 71457 is 28.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.62% of policies in ZIP 71457 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,789. 0.53% of ZIP 71457 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 17.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 71457 premiums risen 9.1%, spanning $1,894 to $2,067 (five-year average: $1,985), 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 71457 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 71457, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,067
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71457.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,894 -
2019 $1,960 +3.5%
2020 $1,996 +1.8%
2021 $2,008 +0.6%
2022 $2,067 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,985
Premium Range
$1,894 - $2,067
Annual Change Rate
+2.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 71457

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

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 71457?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 71457 (Natchitoches, LA) averages $2,067 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 78th percentile, #227 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana. Premiums have changed +9.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Natchitoches, LA?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 71457: claims frequency (4.62%), loss ratio (28.6%), and nonrenewal rate (0.53%), together placing this ZIP at the 78th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71457 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 71457 lands in the 78th percentile: its $2,067/yr average is 16% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71457?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71457 is 0.53%, a drop of 17.6% over the past 5 years in Louisiana.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71457 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 71457 runs $1,894-$2,067 (5-year average $1,985). The annualized change rate is +2.2% per year.
How does ZIP 71457 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71457 runs 19% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $2,067/yr), ranking #227 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.