ZIP 40504 · Fayette County

Lexington, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40504, Lexington, Kentucky.

38.1%
Loss ratio
0.47%
Nonrenewal rate
#454 of 466
Kentucky rank
1,630
Policies

The verdict

At $1,223/yr, Lexington, KY (ZIP 40504) sits in the 25th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 31% below the U.S. average.

$1,223
Avg premium (2022)
-31%
vs U.S. average
+1.1%
since 2018
25th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,223/yr
+1.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.57%
Avg severity: $8,372
Nonrenewal Rate
0.47%
-24.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40504 (Lexington, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 40504 (Lexington, KY) pay an average of $1,223 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,630 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 40504 in the 25th percentile, 31% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 21% below, ranking #454 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Middlesboro (ZIP 40965) at $1,222, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 40504 is 38.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,372. Insurers decline to renew 0.47% of policies in ZIP 40504 at expiration, a drop of 24.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 40504 premiums risen 1.1%, spanning $1,205 to $1,223 (five-year average: $1,212), an annualized rate of +0.3% 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 40504 Compares

vs National Average
$1,223 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,223 vs $1,557
21% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40504, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,205$1,210$1,215$1,220$1,225 20182019202020212022 $1,223
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40504.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,210 -
2019 $1,205 -0.4%
2020 $1,213 +0.7%
2021 $1,207 -0.5%
2022 $1,223 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,212
Premium Range
$1,205 - $1,223
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40504

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

  • Compare ZIP 40504 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Kentucky's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 40504?
ZIP 40504 (Lexington, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,223 per year as of 2022 (25th percentile, #454 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed +1.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lexington, KY?
In ZIP 40504, insurers report a 38.1% loss ratio, a 5.57% claims frequency, and a 0.47% nonrenewal rate, the 25th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40504 compared to the national average?
ZIP 40504 premiums of $1,223/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40504?
ZIP 40504 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.47% in Kentucky, a drop of 24.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40504 over 5 years?
ZIP 40504 premiums spanned $1,205 to $1,223 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,212. The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 40504 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 40504 averages $1,223/yr, 21% below that figure, ranking #454 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.