ZIP 40351 · Rowan County

Morehead, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40351, Morehead, Kentucky.

53.8%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#396 of 466
Kentucky rank
31
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Morehead, KY (ZIP 40351) runs $1,352/yr on average: the 35th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,352
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,352/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.02%
Avg severity: $14,489
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
-20.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40351 (Morehead, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 40351 (Morehead, KY) runs $1,352 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 31 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 40351 in the 35th percentile, 24% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #396 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Grayson (ZIP 41143) at $1,352, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 53.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 5.02% of policies in ZIP 40351 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,489. 0.53% of ZIP 40351 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 20.6% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 0.6% through 2022, ranging $1,317 to $1,352 with a 5-year average of $1,334, an annualized rate of +0.1% 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 40351 Compares

vs National Average
$1,352 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,352 vs $1,557
13% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40351, 2018–2022

$1,310$1,320$1,330$1,340$1,350$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,352
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40351.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,344 -
2019 $1,329 -1.1%
2020 $1,328 -0.1%
2021 $1,317 -0.8%
2022 $1,352 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,334
Premium Range
$1,317 - $1,352
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40351

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

  • Compare ZIP 40351 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 40351?
At the 35th percentile nationally, #396 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 40351 (Morehead, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,352 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Morehead, KY?
In ZIP 40351, insurers report a 53.8% loss ratio, a 5.02% claims frequency, and a 0.53% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40351 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 40351 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,352/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40351?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40351 is 0.53%, a drop of 20.6% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40351 over 5 years?
ZIP 40351 premiums spanned $1,317 to $1,352 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,334. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 40351 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40351 has an average premium of $1,352/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #396 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.