ZIP 40272 · Jefferson County

Louisville, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40272, Louisville, Kentucky.

48.5%
Loss ratio
1.00%
Nonrenewal rate
#385 of 466
Kentucky rank
423
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 40272 (Louisville, KY) homeowners insurance averages $1,363/yr, 36th percentile nationally, 23% below the U.S. norm.

$1,363
Avg premium (2022)
-23%
vs U.S. average
-4.3%
since 2018
36th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,363/yr
-4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
48.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.78%
Avg severity: $8,497
Nonrenewal Rate
1.00%
+15.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40272 (Louisville, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 40272 (Louisville, KY) pay an average of $1,363 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 423 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 23% below that mark and lands in the 36th national percentile. Against Kentucky's average of $1,557, ZIP 40272 is 12% below, ranking #385 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Canmer (ZIP 42722) at $1,363, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 40272 shows a 48.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.78%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,497. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.00%, a rise of 15.9% 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 40272 costs have fallen 4.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,355 to a high of $1,424, an annualized rate of -1.1% 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 40272 Compares

vs National Average
$1,363 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,363 vs $1,557
12% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40272, 2018–2022

$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400$1,420$1,440 20182019202020212022 $1,363
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40272.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,424 -
2019 $1,420 -0.3%
2020 $1,369 -3.6%
2021 $1,355 -1.0%
2022 $1,363 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,386
Premium Range
$1,355 - $1,424
Annual Change Rate
-1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40272

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

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 40272?
ZIP 40272 (Louisville, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,363 per year as of 2022 (36th percentile, #385 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed -4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Louisville, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 40272: claims frequency (7.78%), loss ratio (48.5%), and nonrenewal rate (1.00%), together placing this ZIP at the 36th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40272 compared to the national average?
At $1,363/yr, ZIP 40272 runs 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40272?
ZIP 40272 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.00% in Kentucky, a rise of 15.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40272 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40272 have ranged from $1,355 to $1,424, with a 5-year average of $1,386. The annualized change rate is -1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 40272 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40272 runs 12% below the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,363/yr), ranking #385 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.