ZIP 40505 · Fayette County

Lexington, KY Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 40505, Lexington, Kentucky averages $1,162/yr.

47.3%
Loss ratio
0.83%
Nonrenewal rate
#460 of 466
Kentucky rank
1,259
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Lexington, KY sits #20,464 nationally on average premium ($1,162) versus #12,419 on nonrenewal rate (0.83%).

$1,162
Avg premium (2022)
#20,464
of 25,593 on premium
#12,419
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
20th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
53/100
40505 - Lexington, KY

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,162/yr
Avg premium, 80th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
92.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
75.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 40505's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,162 Among the lowest lower than 80% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 40505. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Kentucky, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 40505; crosshairs: Kentucky averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$1055.4$1508.7$1962.0$2415.3$2868.60.0%0.6%1.2%1.8%2.4%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 41056 · Maysville $1,138/yr · 0.71%
  • ZIP 40505 · Lexington (this ZIP) $1,162/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 41044 · Germantown $1,215/yr · 2.27%
  • ZIP 42718 · Campbellsville $1,270/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 40219 · Louisville $1,289/yr · 1.12%
  • ZIP 40037 · Loretto $1,313/yr · 0.19%
  • ZIP 41042 · Florence $1,322/yr · 0.38%
  • ZIP 41001 · Alexandria $1,331/yr · 0.25%
  • ZIP 40324 · Georgetown $1,344/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 40361 · Paris $1,353/yr · 0.62%
  • ZIP 42301 · Owensboro $1,365/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 40322 · Frenchburg $1,375/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 41539 · Kimper $1,384/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 40152 · Mc Daniels $1,398/yr · 0.69%
  • ZIP 40220 · Louisville $1,410/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 40734 · Gray $1,424/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 40214 · Louisville $1,431/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 42746 · Hardyville $1,442/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 42749 · Horse Cave $1,446/yr · 0.79%
  • ZIP 40312 · Clay City $1,455/yr · 1.24%
  • ZIP 41553 · Phelps $1,464/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 41003 · Berry $1,473/yr · 1.03%
  • ZIP 40444 · Lancaster $1,486/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 42716 · Buffalo $1,494/yr · 0.33%
  • ZIP 41095 · Warsaw $1,504/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 41075 · Fort Thomas $1,517/yr · 0.32%
  • ZIP 41010 · Corinth $1,528/yr · 0.23%
  • ZIP 42206 · Auburn $1,541/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 41129 · Catlettsburg $1,548/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 40107 · Boston $1,554/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 40142 · Guston $1,564/yr · 0.27%
  • ZIP 40045 · Milton $1,570/yr · 0.39%
  • ZIP 42167 · Tompkinsville $1,576/yr · 0.11%
  • ZIP 40057 · Pleasureville $1,587/yr · 0.18%
  • ZIP 40078 · Willisburg $1,596/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 42048 · Hardin $1,612/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40071 · Taylorsville $1,623/yr · 0.34%
  • ZIP 40299 · Louisville $1,644/yr · 0.35%
  • ZIP 41043 · Foster $1,673/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 42088 · Wingo $1,692/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 42021 · Arlington $1,708/yr · 1.47%
  • ZIP 41311 · Beattyville $1,726/yr · 1.61%
  • ZIP 42055 · Kuttawa $1,754/yr · 0.48%
  • ZIP 40203 · Louisville $1,795/yr · 1.75%
  • ZIP 42029 · Calvert City $1,821/yr · 0.53%
  • ZIP 41822 · Hindman $1,856/yr · 1.41%
  • ZIP 40513 · Lexington $1,896/yr · 0.15%
  • ZIP 40204 · Louisville $1,936/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 40222 · Louisville $2,083/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 40059 · Prospect $2,786/yr · 0.64%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,162/yr
Below-median premium
+1.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
47.3%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
6.22%
Avg severity: $8,832
Nonrenewal Rate
0.83%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-10.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40505 (Lexington, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 40505 (Lexington, KY) pay an average of $1,162 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,259 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. Against Kentucky's average of $1,557, ZIP 40505 is 25% below, ranking #460 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Flatwoods (ZIP 41139) at $1,166, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 40505 is 47.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.22% of policies in ZIP 40505 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,832. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.83%, a drop of 10.1% 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 40505 have risen by 1.8%, ranging from $1,141 to $1,162 with a five-year average of $1,149, an annualized rate of +0.5% per year.

FEMA NRI places Fayette County in the upper risk band at 92.0 (Relatively Moderate): national 92nd percentile, #3/120 inside Kentucky, and 108% above the 44.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Tornado. Social Vulnerability Index 39.5 · Community Resilience 75.0. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 40505 Compares

vs National Average
$1,162 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,162 vs $1,557
25% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40505, 2018–2022

$1,135$1,140$1,145$1,150$1,155$1,160$1,165 20182019202020212022 $1,162
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40505.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,141 -
2019 $1,151 +0.9%
2020 $1,148 -0.2%
2021 $1,143 -0.5%
2022 $1,162 +1.6%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 40505 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,149
Premium Range
$1,141 - $1,162
Annual Change Rate
+0.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Fayette County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 40505 via FIPS 21067. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
92.0
Relatively Moderate · 92nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 120 Kentucky counties · state mean 44.2
Top mapped hazard
Tornado
Expected annual loss $23,933,400

Social Vulnerability Index 39.5 · Community Resilience 75.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Kentucky NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Fayette County)

ZIP 40505's county NRI is 92.0 (Relatively Moderate). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Kentucky containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,162/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.83% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 40505?
At just the 20th national percentile, #460 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, homeowners in ZIP 40505 (Lexington, KY) pay a comparatively low $1,162 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +1.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lexington, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 40505: claims frequency (6.22%), loss ratio (47.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.83%), together placing this ZIP at the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40505 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 40505 lands in the 20th percentile: its $1,162/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40505?
ZIP 40505 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.83% in Kentucky, a drop of 10.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40505 over 5 years?
ZIP 40505 premiums spanned $1,141 to $1,162 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,149. The annualized change rate is +0.5% per year.
How does ZIP 40505 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40505 has an average premium of $1,162/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 25% below the state average, ranking #460 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 40505?
Fayette County scores 92.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 92nd percentile nationally and #3 of 120 Kentucky counties. The index's top hazard label is Tornado. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Very Low. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 40505

This ZIP's premiums run at the 20th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.