ZIP 71486 · Sabine County

Zwolle, LA Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 71486, Zwolle, Louisiana averages $1,685/yr.

32.0%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#325 of 337
Louisiana rank
18
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 71486 (Zwolle, LA) is #10,407 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #6,712 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,685
Avg premium (2022)
#10,407
of 25,593 on premium
#6,712
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
59th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

F
PlainInsure Livability Score
33/100
71486 - Zwolle, LA

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,685/yr
Avg premium, 41st cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
61.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience F
14.7
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 71486's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,685 Around the middle lower than 41% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 71486. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Louisiana, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 71486; crosshairs: Louisiana averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1221.9$3077.3$4932.6$6788.0$8643.30%2.2%4.4%6.6%8.9%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 71108 · Shreveport $1,559/yr · 1.58%
  • ZIP 71067 · Princeton $1,645/yr · 0.22%
  • ZIP 71486 · Zwolle (this ZIP) $1,685/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 71023 · Doyline $1,695/yr · 1.46%
  • ZIP 71045 · Jamestown $1,725/yr · 2.08%
  • ZIP 71037 · Haughton $1,762/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 71417 · Colfax $1,778/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 71070 · Saline $1,790/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71263 · Oak Grove $1,819/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 71423 · Dry Prong $1,838/yr · 0.36%
  • ZIP 71107 · Shreveport $1,867/yr · 1.05%
  • ZIP 71234 · Downsville $1,913/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 71111 · Bossier City $1,931/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 71362 · Plaucheville $1,965/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 71051 · Elm Grove $2,012/yr · 1.28%
  • ZIP 71334 · Ferriday $2,035/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 71226 · Chatham $2,051/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 71291 · West Monroe $2,102/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 71456 · Natchez $2,130/yr · 1.36%
  • ZIP 70501 · Lafayette $2,184/yr · 1.97%
  • ZIP 71322 · Bunkie $2,244/yr · 0.85%
  • ZIP 70520 · Carencro $2,289/yr · 3.39%
  • ZIP 70802 · Baton Rouge $2,331/yr · 1.82%
  • ZIP 70818 · Baton Rouge $2,369/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 70552 · Loreauville $2,423/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 70518 · Broussard $2,448/yr · 3.72%
  • ZIP 70427 · Bogalusa $2,464/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 70749 · Jarreau $2,480/yr · 2.02%
  • ZIP 70757 · Maringouin $2,505/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 70528 · Delcambre $2,535/yr · 1.44%
  • ZIP 70346 · Donaldsonville $2,575/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 70820 · Baton Rouge $2,591/yr · 1.30%
  • ZIP 70372 · Labadieville $2,627/yr · 1.62%
  • ZIP 70533 · Erath $2,643/yr · 4.67%
  • ZIP 70446 · Loranger $2,679/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 70084 · Reserve $2,755/yr · 1.38%
  • ZIP 70508 · Lafayette $2,798/yr · 3.45%
  • ZIP 70062 · Kenner $2,854/yr · 4.87%
  • ZIP 70549 · Lake Arthur $2,902/yr · 1.59%
  • ZIP 70460 · Slidell $2,977/yr · 4.45%
  • ZIP 70435 · Covington $3,034/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 70085 · Saint Bernard $3,129/yr · 2.41%
  • ZIP 70437 · Folsom $3,197/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 70461 · Slidell $3,258/yr · 4.39%
  • ZIP 70448 · Mandeville $3,370/yr · 7.90%
  • ZIP 70360 · Houma $3,527/yr · 2.05%
  • ZIP 70122 · New Orleans $3,787/yr · 7.72%
  • ZIP 70344 · Chauvin $4,032/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 70002 · Metairie $4,947/yr · 5.68%
  • ZIP 70130 · New Orleans $8,306/yr · 8.45%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,685/yr
Near-median premium
+2.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.0%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.94%
Avg severity: $27,822
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+240.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 71486 (Zwolle, LA)

Homeowners in ZIP 71486 (Zwolle, LA) pay an average of $1,685 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 18 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 5% below that mark and lands in the 59th national percentile. The Louisiana statewide average is $2,539 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #325 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium. The closest-priced peer within Louisiana is Shongaloo (ZIP 71072) at $1,686, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 32.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.94%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,822. 1.29% of ZIP 71486 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 240.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 71486 premiums risen 2.2%, spanning $1,649 to $1,692 (five-year average: $1,674), an annualized rate of +0.6% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Sabine County: score 61.0, rating Relatively Low, hazard Tornado. National percentile 61st; in-state rank #37/64; 2% below Louisiana's 62.4 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 91.2 · Community Resilience 14.7.

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 71486 Compares

vs National Average
$1,685 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Louisiana Average
$1,685 vs $2,539
34% below state avg
National Percentile
59th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 71486, 2018–2022

$1,640$1,650$1,660$1,670$1,680$1,690$1,700 20182019202020212022 $1,685
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 71486.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,649 -
2019 $1,660 +0.7%
2020 $1,692 +1.9%
2021 $1,686 -0.4%
2022 $1,685 -0.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 71486 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,674
Premium Range
$1,649 - $1,692
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Sabine County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 71486 via FIPS 22085. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
61.0
Relatively Low · 61st national percentile
In-state county rank
#37
of 64 Louisiana counties · state mean 62.4
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $1,699,525

Social Vulnerability Index 91.2 · Community Resilience 14.7

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Louisiana NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

ZIP 71486's county NRI is 61.0 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Louisiana containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,685/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.29% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 71486?
At the 59th percentile nationally, #325 of 337 ZIPs in Louisiana, ZIP 71486 (Zwolle, LA) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,685 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +2.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Zwolle, LA?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 71486: a claims frequency of 1.94%, a loss ratio of 32.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.29%, placing this ZIP in the 59th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 71486 compared to the national average?
At $1,685/yr, ZIP 71486 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 59th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 71486?
Insurers decline to renew 1.29% of policies in ZIP 71486 in Louisiana, a rise of 240.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 71486 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 71486 have ranged from $1,649 to $1,692, with a 5-year average of $1,674. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 71486 compare to the Louisiana state average?
ZIP 71486 runs 34% below the Louisiana state average ($2,539/yr vs this ZIP's $1,685/yr), ranking #325 of 337 tracked ZIPs in Louisiana by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 71486?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 71486 (Sabine) is 61.0 - #37/64 in Louisiana, 61st national percentile, top hazard Tornado. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 71486

This ZIP's premiums run at the 59th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.