ZIP 40299 Insurance Data

Louisville, Kentucky · Jefferson County · 278 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,644/yr
-5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
46.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.36%
Avg severity: $11,980
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
-33.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40299 (Louisville, KY)

ZIP 40299 (Louisville, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,644 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 278 reported policies. That is 7% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 57th percentile nationally. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 6% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 40299 is 46.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 6.36%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,980. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.35% in this ZIP, a drop of 33.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 40299 have fallen by 5.9%, ranging from $1,639 to $1,748 with a five-year average of $1,683 — an annualized rate of -1.5% 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 40299 Compares

vs National Average
$1,644 vs $1,776
7% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,644 vs $1,557
6% above state avg
National Percentile
57th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,748
2019 $1,711 -2.1%
2020 $1,671 -2.3%
2021 $1,639 -1.9%
2022 $1,644 +0.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,683
Premium Range
$1,639 - $1,748
Annual Change Rate
-1.5% 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 40299?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 40299 (Louisville, KY) is $1,644 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Louisville, KY?
Key factors include claims frequency (6.36% in this ZIP), loss ratio (46.3%), and nonrenewal rates (0.35%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40299 compared to the national average?
ZIP 40299 premiums of $1,644/yr are 7% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 57th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40299?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40299 is 0.35%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -33.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40299 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40299 have ranged from $1,639 to $1,748, with a 5-year average of $1,683. The annualized change rate is -1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 40299 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40299 has an average premium of $1,644/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average.

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