ZIP 40516 · Fayette County

Lexington, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 40516, Lexington, Kentucky.

58.8%
Loss ratio
0.80%
Nonrenewal rate
#47 of 466
Kentucky rank
31
Policies

The verdict

At $1,837/yr, Lexington, KY (ZIP 40516) sits in the 68th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% above the U.S. average.

$1,837
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+3.5%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,837/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
12.18%
Avg severity: $8,870
Nonrenewal Rate
0.80%
-6.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 40516 (Lexington, KY)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 40516 (Lexington, KY) runs $1,837 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 31 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 40516 comes in 3% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Kentucky's average of $1,557, ZIP 40516 is 18% above, ranking #47 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Hyden (ZIP 41749) at $1,838, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 58.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 40516. 12.18% of policies in ZIP 40516 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,870. 0.80% of ZIP 40516 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 6.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 40516 premiums risen 3.5%, spanning $1,765 to $1,837 (five-year average: $1,787), an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 40516 Compares

vs National Average
$1,837 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,837 vs $1,557
18% above state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 40516, 2018–2022

$1,760$1,780$1,800$1,820$1,840$1,860 20182019202020212022 $1,837
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 40516.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,775 -
2019 $1,765 -0.6%
2020 $1,771 +0.3%
2021 $1,785 +0.8%
2022 $1,837 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,787
Premium Range
$1,765 - $1,837
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 40516

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

  • Compare ZIP 40516 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kentucky compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 40516?
At the 68th percentile nationally, #47 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 40516 (Lexington, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,837 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Lexington, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 40516: claims frequency (12.18%), loss ratio (58.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.80%), together placing this ZIP at the 68th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 40516 compared to the national average?
ZIP 40516 premiums of $1,837/yr are 3% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 68th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 40516?
Insurers decline to renew 0.80% of policies in ZIP 40516 in Kentucky, a drop of 6.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 40516 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 40516 runs $1,765-$1,837 (5-year average $1,787). The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 40516 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 40516 averages $1,837/yr, 18% above that figure, ranking #47 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.