ZIP 40502 · Fayette County

Lexington, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40502, Lexington, Kentucky.

31.8%
Loss ratio
0.48%
Nonrenewal rate
#17 of 466
Kentucky rank
1,378
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 40502 (Lexington, KY) homeowners insurance averages $2,036/yr, 77th percentile nationally, 15% above the U.S. norm.

$2,036
Avg premium (2022)
+15%
vs U.S. average
+0.6%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,036/yr
+0.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
31.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.76%
Avg severity: $11,260
Nonrenewal Rate
0.48%
+41.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40502 (Lexington, KY)

ZIP 40502 (Lexington, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,036 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,378 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 40502 in the 77th percentile, 15% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Kentucky's average of $1,557, ZIP 40502 is 31% above, ranking #17 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Fisherville (ZIP 40023) at $2,030, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 40502 shows a 31.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.76% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,260. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.48%, a rise of 41.6% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 40502 have risen by 0.6%, ranging from $2,003 to $2,036 with a five-year average of $2,022, 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 40502 Compares

vs National Average
$2,036 vs $1,776
15% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$2,036 vs $1,557
31% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40502, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,010$2,020$2,030$2,040 20182019202020212022 $2,036
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40502.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,025 -
2019 $2,028 +0.2%
2020 $2,016 -0.6%
2021 $2,003 -0.6%
2022 $2,036 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,022
Premium Range
$2,003 - $2,036
Annual Change Rate
+0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40502

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 40502?
At the 77th percentile nationally, #17 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 40502 (Lexington, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $2,036 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +0.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lexington, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 40502: claims frequency (5.76%), loss ratio (31.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.48%), together placing this ZIP at the 77th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40502 compared to the national average?
At $2,036/yr, ZIP 40502 runs 15% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 77th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40502?
ZIP 40502 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.48% in Kentucky, a rise of 41.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40502 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 40502 have ranged from $2,003 to $2,036, with a 5-year average of $2,022. The annualized change rate is +0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 40502 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40502 runs 31% above the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $2,036/yr), ranking #17 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.