ZIP 40004 · Nelson County

Bardstown, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40004, Bardstown, Kentucky.

37.1%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#374 of 466
Kentucky rank
75
Policies

The verdict

At $1,372/yr, Bardstown, KY (ZIP 40004) sits in the 37th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 23% below the U.S. average.

$1,372
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
-4.8%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,372/yr
-4.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.33%
Avg severity: $9,550
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
+26.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40004 (Bardstown, KY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 40004 (Bardstown, KY) at $1,372 per year for 2022 across approximately 75 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 37th percentile nationally. Kentucky homeowners pay $1,557 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #374 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Hardinsburg (ZIP 40143) at $1,372, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 37.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.33% of policies in ZIP 40004 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,550. 0.48% of ZIP 40004 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 26.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 4.8% through 2022, ranging $1,342 to $1,441 with a 5-year average of $1,386, 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 40004 Compares

vs National Average
$1,372 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,372 vs $1,557
12% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40004, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,372
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40004.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,441 -
2019 $1,410 -2.2%
2020 $1,366 -3.1%
2021 $1,342 -1.8%
2022 $1,372 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,386
Premium Range
$1,342 - $1,441
Annual Change Rate
-1.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40004

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

  • Compare ZIP 40004 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kentucky compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Kentucky 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 40004?
ZIP 40004 (Bardstown, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,372 per year as of 2022 (37th percentile, #374 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed -4.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bardstown, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 40004: claims frequency (5.33%), loss ratio (37.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.48%), together placing this ZIP at the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40004 compared to the national average?
At $1,372/yr, ZIP 40004 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 37th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40004?
Insurers decline to renew 0.48% of policies in ZIP 40004 in Kentucky, a rise of 26.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40004 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40004 have ranged from $1,342 to $1,441, with a 5-year average of $1,386. The annualized change rate is -1.2% per year.
How does ZIP 40004 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40004 has an average premium of $1,372/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average, ranking #374 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky 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.