ZIP 42069 · Graves County

Melber, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42069, Melber, Kentucky.

23.1%
Loss ratio
1.91%
Nonrenewal rate
#21 of 466
Kentucky rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Melber, KY (ZIP 42069) runs $1,939/yr on average: the 73rd percentile nationally and 9% above the U.S. average.

$1,939
Avg premium (2022)
+9%
vs U.S. average
+6.2%
since 2018
73rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,939/yr
+6.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.55%
Avg severity: $17,572
Nonrenewal Rate
1.91%
+156.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42069 (Melber, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 42069 (Melber, KY) pay an average of $1,939 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 16 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 42069 in the 73rd percentile, 9% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Kentucky's average of $1,557, ZIP 42069 is 25% above, ranking #21 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Louisville (ZIP 40204) at $1,936, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 42069 shows a 23.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.55%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,572. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.91%, a rise of 156.1% 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 42069 have risen by 6.2%, ranging from $1,798 to $1,939 with a five-year average of $1,844, an annualized rate of +1.5% 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 42069 Compares

vs National Average
$1,939 vs $1,776
9% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,939 vs $1,557
25% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42069, 2018–2022

$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,939
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42069.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,825 -
2019 $1,844 +1.0%
2020 $1,812 -1.7%
2021 $1,798 -0.8%
2022 $1,939 +7.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,844
Premium Range
$1,798 - $1,939
Annual Change Rate
+1.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42069

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

  • Compare ZIP 42069 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 42069?
ZIP 42069 (Melber, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,939 per year as of 2022 (73rd percentile, #21 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed +6.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Melber, KY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 42069: a claims frequency of 2.55%, a loss ratio of 23.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.91%, placing this ZIP in the 73rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42069 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42069 premiums of $1,939/yr are 9% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 73rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42069?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42069 is 1.91%, a rise of 156.1% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42069 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42069 have ranged from $1,798 to $1,939, with a 5-year average of $1,844. The annualized change rate is +1.5% per year.
How does ZIP 42069 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42069 averages $1,939/yr, 25% above that figure, ranking #21 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.