ZIP 42301 Insurance Data

Owensboro, Kentucky · Daviess County · 95 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,365/yr
-4.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
33.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.09%
Avg severity: $9,109
Nonrenewal Rate
0.44%
-11.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42301 (Owensboro, KY)

ZIP 42301 (Owensboro, KY) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,365 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 95 reported policies. That is 23% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 36th percentile nationally. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 12% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 42301 is 33.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 5.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,109. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.44% in this ZIP, a drop of 11.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42301 have fallen by 4.0%, ranging from $1,358 to $1,422 with a five-year average of $1,382 — an annualized rate of -1.0% per year. 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 42301 Compares

vs National Average
$1,365 vs $1,776
23% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,365 vs $1,557
12% below state avg
National Percentile
36th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,422
2019 $1,402 -1.4%
2020 $1,364 -2.7%
2021 $1,358 -0.5%
2022 $1,365 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,382
Premium Range
$1,358 - $1,422
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 42301?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 42301 (Owensboro, KY) is $1,365 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -4.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Owensboro, KY?
Key factors include claims frequency (5.09% in this ZIP), loss ratio (33.9%), and nonrenewal rates (0.44%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42301 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42301 premiums of $1,365/yr are 23% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 36th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42301?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42301 is 0.44%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -11.5% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42301 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 42301 have ranged from $1,358 to $1,422, with a 5-year average of $1,382. The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 42301 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42301 has an average premium of $1,365/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 12% below the state average.

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