ZIP 42503 · Pulaski County

Somerset, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42503, Somerset, Kentucky.

62.9%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#181 of 466
Kentucky rank
68
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 42503 (Somerset, KY) homeowners insurance averages $1,573/yr, 52nd percentile nationally, 11% below the U.S. norm.

$1,573
Avg premium (2022)
-11%
vs U.S. average
-1.2%
since 2018
52nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,573/yr
-1.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
62.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.09%
Avg severity: $12,223
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-10.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42503 (Somerset, KY)

Homeowners in ZIP 42503 (Somerset, KY) pay an average of $1,573 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 68 reported policies. That is 11% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 52nd percentile nationally. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 1% above, ranking #181 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Smiths Grove (ZIP 42171) at $1,573, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 42503 shows a 62.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,223. 0.41% of ZIP 42503 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 10.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 42503 have fallen by 1.2%, ranging from $1,526 to $1,593 with a five-year average of $1,562, an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 42503 Compares

vs National Average
$1,573 vs $1,776
11% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,573 vs $1,557
1% above state avg
National Percentile
52th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42503, 2018–2022

$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,573
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42503.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,593 -
2019 $1,573 -1.2%
2020 $1,543 -1.9%
2021 $1,526 -1.1%
2022 $1,573 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,562
Premium Range
$1,526 - $1,593
Annual Change Rate
-0.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42503

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

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 42503?
At the 52nd percentile nationally, #181 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 42503 (Somerset, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,573 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -1.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Somerset, KY?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 42503: claims frequency (8.09%), loss ratio (62.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 52nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42503 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42503 premiums of $1,573/yr are 11% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 52nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42503?
ZIP 42503 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.41% in Kentucky, a drop of 10.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42503 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 42503 runs $1,526-$1,593 (5-year average $1,562). The annualized change rate is -0.3% per year.
How does ZIP 42503 compare to the Kentucky state average?
ZIP 42503 has an average premium of $1,573/yr compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557/yr. This ZIP is 1% above the state average, ranking #181 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.