ZIP Codes Tracked
466
U.S. Treasury FIO data for 466 ZIP codes in Kentucky (KY).
The verdict
Homeowners in Kentucky pay about $1,557/yr, 12% below the U.S. average - the 32nd most expensive of 51 states.
Across 466 ZIP codes, ZIP-level premiums vary widely within the state.
Homeowners in Kentucky pay an average of $1,557 per year for home insurance - 12% below the national average of $1,776. That ranks Kentucky as the 32nd most expensive state out of 51 for homeowners insurance. Between 2018 and 2022, premiums fell by 1.3%; nonrenewal rates declined by 11.4% over the same period.
On five-year premium growth (2018–2022), Kentucky ranks 47th out of 51 states. Its nonrenewal rate (0.70%) ranks 44th out of 50 - nonrenewal is an early warning indicator of insurer retreat, often tied to disaster risk.
According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Federal Insurance Office - "Analyses of U.S. Homeowners Insurance Markets, 2018–2022." Premium values are five-year averages across all ZIP-level observations. See methodology for how the state rank and comparison are calculated.
Kentucky homeowners paid an average of $1,557 per year for home insurance based on U.S. Treasury FIO data covering 466 ZIP codes across the state. That is 12% below the national average of $1,776 per year reported by the Federal Insurance Office. Kentucky ranks 32nd most expensive out of 51 states and territories on annual premium, with ZIP-level observations ranging from $1,101 in 40313 to $2,956 in 42236.
Between 2018 and 2022, average premiums fell by 1.3% in Kentucky, placing the state 47th nationally on five-year premium growth. The state-level loss ratio averaged 69.5%, meaning insurers retained a healthy margin after claims, typical of stable markets. Nonrenewal rates, the share of policies insurers decline to extend at expiration, averaged 0.70%, a decline of 11.4% over the study period (ranking 44th out of 50 states).
Within Kentucky, premium dispersion across ZIP codes is substantial: the most expensive ZIP (42236 in Herndon) charges 169% more than the least expensive (40313 in Clearfield), reflecting local differences in catastrophe exposure, construction costs, and claims history. The FIO dataset aggregates voluntary reporting from the 40 largest homeowners insurers covering roughly 80% of the U.S. market, so ZIP-level figures represent market averages rather than individual quotes; actual premiums vary with dwelling value, deductible, coverage limits, and insurer-specific underwriting. This page is for educational research only and is not insurance advice, homeowners should obtain quotes from multiple licensed carriers or an independent agent before purchasing or renewing coverage.
How to read these figures: state averages on this page are computed from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, which the office collects directly from the largest homeowners insurers and reports at the ZIP-code level. A statewide average blends expensive coastal and wildfire-exposed markets with lower-cost inland areas, so the figure is a useful benchmark but will understate what some residents pay and overstate what others pay. The loss ratio is the share of every premium dollar that insurers returned as claims; sustained ratios near or above one signal a market under pressure, where rate increases, tighter underwriting, or nonrenewals tend to follow. Claim frequency and nonrenewal rates show how often policies result in claims and how often insurers decline to renew, both of which track local catastrophe exposure. Treat the state number as context, then drill into your own ZIP code for the figure closest to your situation and compare quotes from several licensed carriers before deciding.
Kentucky statewide - FIO 2018-2022 average: 69% (Healthy) - standard operating range, sustainable for long-run pricing.
ZIP Codes Tracked
466
Reporting Period
2018-2022
Source
U.S. Treasury FIO
| Year | Avg Premium | Median Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,578 | $1,549 |
| 2019 | $1,552 (-1.7%) | $1,533 |
| 2020 | $1,526 (-1.6%) | $1,502 |
| 2021 | $1,526 (-0.1%) | $1,495 |
| 2022 | $1,557 (+2.1%) | $1,526 |
466 ZIP codes sorted by premium (highest first). Click column headers to sort.
| ZIP | City | Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 42236 | Herndon | $2,956 |
| 40510 | Lexington | $2,897 |
| 40059 | Prospect | $2,786 |
| 40507 | Lexington | $2,302 |
| 41224 | Inez | $2,255 |
| 40026 | Goshen | $2,212 |
| 42044 | Gilbertsville | $2,189 |
| 42413 | Hanson | $2,119 |
| 42001 | Paducah | $2,117 |
| 40067 | Simpsonville | $2,097 |
| 40245 | Louisville | $2,087 |
| 40222 | Louisville | $2,083 |
| 40207 | Louisville | $2,069 |
| 40223 | Louisville | $2,066 |
| 40010 | Buckner | $2,053 |
| 42027 | Boaz | $2,048 |
| 40502 | Lexington | $2,036 |
| 40023 | Fisherville | $2,030 |
| 42035 | Cunningham | $1,995 |
| 42053 | Kevil | $1,950 |
| 42069 | Melber | $1,939 |
| 40204 | Louisville | $1,936 |
| 42087 | Wickliffe | $1,930 |
| 42054 | Kirksey | $1,926 |
| 40241 | Louisville | $1,922 |
| 40205 | Louisville | $1,916 |
| 42038 | Eddyville | $1,912 |
| 42404 | Clay | $1,904 |
| 42441 | Nebo | $1,903 |
| 42103 | Bowling Green | $1,896 |
| 40513 | Lexington | $1,896 |
| 42456 | Slaughters | $1,887 |
| 42086 | West Paducah | $1,886 |
| 40014 | Crestwood | $1,886 |
| 40208 | Louisville | $1,872 |
| 42056 | La Center | $1,869 |
| 42462 | Waverly | $1,864 |
| 42215 | Cerulean | $1,861 |
| 42455 | Sebree | $1,861 |
| 41222 | Hagerhill | $1,857 |
| 41822 | Hindman | $1,856 |
| 40022 | Finchville | $1,853 |
| 42025 | Benton | $1,848 |
| 42409 | Dixon | $1,843 |
| 42051 | Hickory | $1,841 |
| 41749 | Hyden | $1,838 |
| 40516 | Lexington | $1,837 |
| 42031 | Clinton | $1,833 |
| 42076 | New Concord | $1,832 |
| 42436 | Manitou | $1,827 |
What this means in Kentucky
State averages set the benchmark, your ZIP and your home decide the rest.
State figures are five-year ZIP-level averages from U.S. Treasury FIO data, a benchmark, not a quote for any individual home.
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
Source data: U.S. Treasury FIO · FEMA National Risk Index · NOAA Storm Events. See our methodology.
Every figure on PlainInsure is rendered directly from U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data, no number is typed in by an editor. This state's figures are rendered directly from 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.