ZIP 40489 · Lincoln County

Waynesburg, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40489, Waynesburg, Kentucky.

52.1%
Loss ratio
0.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#368 of 466
Kentucky rank
23
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Waynesburg, KY (ZIP 40489) runs $1,378/yr on average: the 37th percentile nationally and 22% below the U.S. average.

$1,378
Avg premium (2022)
-22%
vs U.S. average
-0.5%
since 2018
37th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,378/yr
-0.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.60%
Avg severity: $9,446
Nonrenewal Rate
0.29%
-27.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40489 (Waynesburg, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 40489 (Waynesburg, KY) pay an average of $1,378 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 23 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 40489 in the 37th percentile, 22% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #368 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Hudson (ZIP 40145) at $1,378, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 40489 is 52.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 7.60% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,446. 0.29% of ZIP 40489 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 27.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 40489 have fallen by 0.5%, ranging from $1,333 to $1,385 with a five-year average of $1,353, 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 40489 Compares

vs National Average
$1,378 vs $1,776
22% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,378 vs $1,557
11% below state avg
National Percentile
37th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40489, 2018–2022

$1,320$1,340$1,360$1,380$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,378
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40489.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,385 -
2019 $1,336 -3.6%
2020 $1,335 -0.1%
2021 $1,333 -0.2%
2022 $1,378 +3.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,353
Premium Range
$1,333 - $1,385
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40489

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 40489?
ZIP 40489 (Waynesburg, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,378 per year as of 2022 (37th percentile, #368 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed -0.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Waynesburg, KY?
In ZIP 40489, insurers report a 52.1% loss ratio, a 7.60% claims frequency, and a 0.29% nonrenewal rate, the 37th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40489 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 40489 lands in the 37th percentile: its $1,378/yr average is 22% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40489?
Insurers decline to renew 0.29% of policies in ZIP 40489 in Kentucky, a drop of 27.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40489 over 5 years?
ZIP 40489 premiums spanned $1,333 to $1,385 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,353. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 40489 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40489 has an average premium of $1,378/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 11% below the state average, ranking #368 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.