ZIP 40509 · Fayette County

Lexington, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40509, Lexington, Kentucky.

150.9%
Loss ratio
0.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#263 of 466
Kentucky rank
303
Policies

The verdict

Lexington, KY (ZIP 40509) averages $1,494/yr for homeowners insurance, 16% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 46th percentile nationally.

$1,494
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+1.5%
since 2018
46th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,494/yr
+1.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
150.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
16.00%
Avg severity: $14,088
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
-9.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40509 (Lexington, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 40509 (Lexington, KY) pay an average of $1,494 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 303 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 16% below that mark and lands in the 46th national percentile. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 4% below, ranking #263 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Perryville (ZIP 40468) at $1,494, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 150.9%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 40509. 16.00% of policies in ZIP 40509 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,088. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.35%, a drop of 9.2% 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 40509 have risen by 1.5%, ranging from $1,459 to $1,494 with a five-year average of $1,474, an annualized rate of +0.4% 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 40509 Compares

vs National Average
$1,494 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,494 vs $1,557
4% below state avg
National Percentile
46th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40509, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,460$1,470$1,480$1,490$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,494
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40509.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,472 -
2019 $1,476 +0.3%
2020 $1,468 -0.5%
2021 $1,459 -0.6%
2022 $1,494 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,474
Premium Range
$1,459 - $1,494
Annual Change Rate
+0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40509

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

  • Put ZIP 40509 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kentucky compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Kentucky overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 40509?
ZIP 40509 (Lexington, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,494 per year as of 2022 (46th percentile, #263 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed +1.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lexington, KY?
ZIP 40509 is running a loss ratio above 100% (150.9%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 16.00% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.35%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40509 compared to the national average?
ZIP 40509 premiums of $1,494/yr are 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 46th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40509?
ZIP 40509 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.35% in Kentucky, a drop of 9.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40509 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 40509 runs $1,459-$1,494 (5-year average $1,474). The annualized change rate is +0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 40509 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40509 runs 4% below the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,494/yr), ranking #263 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.