ZIP 42078 · Livingston County

Salem, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42078, Salem, Kentucky.

58.8%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#270 of 466
Kentucky rank
8
Policies

The verdict

At $1,489/yr, Salem, KY (ZIP 42078) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,489
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
-1.7%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,489/yr
-1.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
58.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.94%
Avg severity: $29,783
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-52.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42078 (Salem, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 42078 (Salem, KY) pay an average of $1,489 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 8 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 42078 in the 45th percentile, 16% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Kentucky statewide average is $1,557 per year; this ZIP sits 4% below that figure, ranking #270 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Stamping Ground (ZIP 40379) at $1,489, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 58.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 42078. About 2.94% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,783. 0.42% of ZIP 42078 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 52.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 42078 premiums fallen 1.7%, spanning $1,469 to $1,527 (five-year average: $1,495), 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 42078 Compares

vs National Average
$1,489 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,489 vs $1,557
4% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42078, 2018–2022

$1,460$1,480$1,500$1,520$1,540 20182019202020212022 $1,489
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42078.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,514 -
2019 $1,527 +0.9%
2020 $1,476 -3.3%
2021 $1,469 -0.5%
2022 $1,489 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,495
Premium Range
$1,469 - $1,527
Annual Change Rate
-0.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42078

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

  • Compare ZIP 42078 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 42078?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 42078 (Salem, KY) averages $1,489 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 45th percentile, #270 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky. Premiums have changed -1.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Salem, KY?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 42078: a claims frequency of 2.94%, a loss ratio of 58.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.42%, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42078 compared to the national average?
At $1,489/yr, ZIP 42078 runs 16% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 45th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42078?
ZIP 42078 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in Kentucky, a drop of 52.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42078 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 42078 runs $1,469-$1,527 (5-year average $1,495). The annualized change rate is -0.4% per year.
How does ZIP 42078 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42078 averages $1,489/yr, 4% below that figure, ranking #270 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.