ZIP 40229 Insurance Data

Louisville, Kentucky · Jefferson County · 720 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,292/yr
-6.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
76.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.87%
Avg severity: $9,077
Nonrenewal Rate
0.69%
-20.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40229 (Louisville, KY)

ZIP 40229 (Louisville, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,292 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 720 reported policies. That is 27% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 31th percentile nationally. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 17% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 40229 is 76.4%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 10.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,077. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.69% in this ZIP, a drop of 20.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 40229 have fallen by 6.5%, ranging from $1,291 to $1,381 with a five-year average of $1,323 — an annualized rate of -1.7% per year. 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 40229 Compares

vs National Average
$1,292 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,292 vs $1,557
17% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,381
2019 $1,354 -1.9%
2020 $1,297 -4.3%
2021 $1,291 -0.5%
2022 $1,292 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,323
Premium Range
$1,291 - $1,381
Annual Change Rate
-1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 40229?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 40229 (Louisville, KY) is $1,292 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -6.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Louisville, KY?
Key factors include claims frequency (10.87% in this ZIP), loss ratio (76.4%), and nonrenewal rates (0.69%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40229 compared to the national average?
ZIP 40229 premiums of $1,292/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40229?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40229 is 0.69%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -20.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40229 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40229 have ranged from $1,291 to $1,381, with a 5-year average of $1,323. The annualized change rate is -1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 40229 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40229 has an average premium of $1,292/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average.

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