ZIP 41179 · Lewis County

Vanceburg, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 41179, Vanceburg, Kentucky.

12.7%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#447 of 466
Kentucky rank
9
Policies

The verdict

At $1,262/yr, Vanceburg, KY (ZIP 41179) sits in the 28th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,262
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+3.9%
since 2018
28th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,262/yr
+3.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.87%
Avg severity: $5,585
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%
+120.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 41179 (Vanceburg, KY)

ZIP 41179 (Vanceburg, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,262 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 9 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 28th national percentile. Kentucky homeowners pay $1,557 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 19% (below), ranking #447 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Burgin (ZIP 40310) at $1,257, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 12.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 41179. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.87%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,585. Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 41179 at expiration, a rise of 120.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 41179 premiums risen 3.9%, spanning $1,208 to $1,262 (five-year average: $1,221), an annualized rate of +1.0% 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 41179 Compares

vs National Average
$1,262 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,262 vs $1,557
19% below state avg
National Percentile
28th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 41179, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,262
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 41179.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,214 -
2019 $1,215 +0.1%
2020 $1,209 -0.5%
2021 $1,208 -0.1%
2022 $1,262 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,221
Premium Range
$1,208 - $1,262
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 41179

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

  • Compare ZIP 41179 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 41179?
At the 28th percentile nationally, #447 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 41179 (Vanceburg, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,262 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +3.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Vanceburg, KY?
In ZIP 41179, insurers report a 12.7% loss ratio, a 2.87% claims frequency, and a 0.90% nonrenewal rate, the 28th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 41179 compared to the national average?
At $1,262/yr, ZIP 41179 runs 29% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 28th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 41179?
ZIP 41179 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.90% in Kentucky, a rise of 120.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 41179 over 5 years?
ZIP 41179 premiums spanned $1,208 to $1,262 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,221. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 41179 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 41179 has an average premium of $1,262/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #447 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.