ZIP 40511 · Fayette County

Lexington, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40511, Lexington, Kentucky.

38.8%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#429 of 466
Kentucky rank
138
Policies

The verdict

Lexington, KY (ZIP 40511) averages $1,309/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 32nd percentile nationally.

$1,309
Avg premium (2022)
-26%
vs U.S. average
+1.3%
since 2018
32nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,309/yr
+1.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.85%
Avg severity: $8,691
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
-3.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40511 (Lexington, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 40511 (Lexington, KY) pay an average of $1,309 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 138 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 40511 comes in 26% below, the 32nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 16% below, ranking #429 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Parkers Lake (ZIP 42634) at $1,308, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 40511 shows a 38.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.85% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,691. 0.64% of ZIP 40511 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 3.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 40511 costs have risen 1.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,277 to a high of $1,309, 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 40511 Compares

vs National Average
$1,309 vs $1,776
26% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,309 vs $1,557
16% below state avg
National Percentile
32th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40511, 2018–2022

$1,270$1,280$1,290$1,300$1,310$1,320 20182019202020212022 $1,309
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40511.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,292 -
2019 $1,283 -0.7%
2020 $1,307 +1.9%
2021 $1,277 -2.3%
2022 $1,309 +2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,293
Premium Range
$1,277 - $1,309
Annual Change Rate
+0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40511

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 40511 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 40511?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 40511 (Lexington, KY) averages $1,309 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 32nd percentile, #429 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed +1.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lexington, KY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 40511: a claims frequency of 5.85%, a loss ratio of 38.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.64%, placing this ZIP in the 32nd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40511 compared to the national average?
ZIP 40511 premiums of $1,309/yr are 26% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 32nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40511?
ZIP 40511 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.64% in Kentucky, a drop of 3.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40511 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 40511 runs $1,277-$1,309 (5-year average $1,293). The annualized change rate is +0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 40511 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 40511 has an average premium of $1,309/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #429 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.