ZIP 42123 · Barren County

Austin, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42123, Austin, Kentucky.

43.4%
Loss ratio
1.28%
Nonrenewal rate
#80 of 466
Kentucky rank
13
Policies

The verdict

At $1,729/yr, Austin, KY (ZIP 42123) sits in the 62nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,729
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
-5.6%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,729/yr
-5.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.85%
Avg severity: $19,493
Nonrenewal Rate
1.28%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42123 (Austin, KY)

ZIP 42123 (Austin, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,729 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 13 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 42123 comes in 3% below, the 62nd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 11% above, ranking #80 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Fancy Farm (ZIP 42039) at $1,727, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 43.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 42123. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.85%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,493. 1.28% of ZIP 42123 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 42123 costs have fallen 5.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,729 to a high of $1,897, an annualized rate of -1.4% 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 42123 Compares

vs National Average
$1,729 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,729 vs $1,557
11% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42123, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950 20182019202020212022 $1,729
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42123.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,831 -
2019 $1,897 +3.6%
2020 $1,749 -7.8%
2021 $1,746 -0.1%
2022 $1,729 -1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,790
Premium Range
$1,729 - $1,897
Annual Change Rate
-1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42123

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

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 42123?
At the 62nd percentile nationally, #80 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 42123 (Austin, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,729 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -5.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Austin, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 42123: claims frequency (3.85%), loss ratio (43.4%), and nonrenewal rate (1.28%), together placing this ZIP at the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42123 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 42123 lands in the 62nd percentile: its $1,729/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42123?
Insurers decline to renew 1.28% of policies in ZIP 42123 in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42123 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 42123 runs $1,729-$1,897 (5-year average $1,790). The annualized change rate is -1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 42123 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42123 averages $1,729/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #80 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.