ZIP 42086 · McCracken County

West Paducah, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42086, West Paducah, Kentucky.

38.1%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#33 of 466
Kentucky rank
46
Policies

The verdict

West Paducah, KY (ZIP 42086) averages $1,886/yr for homeowners insurance, 6% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally.

$1,886
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. average
+4.1%
since 2018
70th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,886/yr
+4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.22%
Avg severity: $13,757
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
-29.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42086 (West Paducah, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 42086 (West Paducah, KY) pay an average of $1,886 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 46 reported policies. That is 6% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 70th percentile nationally. Kentucky homeowners pay $1,557 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 21% (above), ranking #33 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Crestwood (ZIP 40014) at $1,886, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 42086 shows a 38.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.22%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,757. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.94%, a drop of 29.0% 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 42086 have risen by 4.1%, ranging from $1,756 to $1,886 with a five-year average of $1,817, 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 42086 Compares

vs National Average
$1,886 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,886 vs $1,557
21% above state avg
National Percentile
70th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42086, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,886
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42086.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,812 -
2019 $1,756 -3.1%
2020 $1,792 +2.0%
2021 $1,836 +2.5%
2022 $1,886 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,817
Premium Range
$1,756 - $1,886
Annual Change Rate
+1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42086

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

  • Compare ZIP 42086 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 42086?
ZIP 42086 (West Paducah, KY) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,886 per year as of 2022 (70th percentile, #33 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky). Premiums have changed +4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in West Paducah, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 42086: claims frequency (5.22%), loss ratio (38.1%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 70th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42086 compared to the national average?
At $1,886/yr, ZIP 42086 runs 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 70th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42086?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42086 is 0.94%, a drop of 29.0% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42086 over 5 years?
ZIP 42086 premiums spanned $1,756 to $1,886 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,817. The annualized change rate is +1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 42086 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42086 runs 21% above the Kentucky state average ($1,557/yr vs this ZIP's $1,886/yr), ranking #33 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.