ZIP 40208 · Jefferson County

Louisville, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40208, Louisville, Kentucky.

86.2%
Loss ratio
1.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#35 of 466
Kentucky rank
2,075
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Louisville, KY (ZIP 40208) runs $1,872/yr on average: the 70th percentile nationally and 5% above the U.S. average.

$1,872
Avg premium (2022)
+5%
vs U.S. average
-9.5%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,872/yr
-9.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.78%
Avg severity: $27,918
Nonrenewal Rate
1.62%
-0.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40208 (Louisville, KY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 40208 (Louisville, KY) at $1,872 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,075 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 40208 in the 70th percentile, 5% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 20% above that figure, ranking #35 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is La Center (ZIP 42056) at $1,869, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 86.2%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 40208. 5.78% of policies in ZIP 40208 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $27,918. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.62%, a drop of 0.4% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 40208 costs have fallen 9.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,872 to a high of $2,068, an annualized rate of -2.5% 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 40208 Compares

vs National Average
$1,872 vs $1,776
5% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,872 vs $1,557
20% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40208, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,872
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40208.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,068 -
2019 $1,955 -5.5%
2020 $1,892 -3.2%
2021 $1,907 +0.8%
2022 $1,872 -1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,939
Premium Range
$1,872 - $2,068
Annual Change Rate
-2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40208

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

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 40208?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 40208 (Louisville, KY) averages $1,872 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 70th percentile, #35 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed -9.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Louisville, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 40208: claims frequency (5.78%), loss ratio (86.2%), and nonrenewal rate (1.62%), together placing this ZIP at the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40208 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 40208 lands in the 70th percentile: its $1,872/yr average is 5% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40208?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40208 is 1.62%, a drop of 0.4% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40208 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40208 have ranged from $1,872 to $2,068, with a 5-year average of $1,939. The annualized change rate is -2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 40208 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40208 has an average premium of $1,872/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 20% above the state average, ranking #35 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.