ZIP 42701 · Hardin County

Elizabethtown, KY Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 42701, Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

43.8%
Loss ratio
0.74%
Nonrenewal rate
#208 of 466
Kentucky rank
117
Policies

The verdict

Elizabethtown, KY (ZIP 42701) averages $1,553/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally.

$1,553
Avg premium (2022)
-13%
vs U.S. average
-4.1%
since 2018
50th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,553/yr
-4.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
43.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.22%
Avg severity: $9,435
Nonrenewal Rate
0.74%
-8.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY) at $1,553 per year for 2022 across approximately 117 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 13% below that mark and lands in the 50th national percentile. Compared to the Kentucky state average of $1,557, this ZIP runs 0% below, ranking #208 of 466 tracked ZIPs in Kentucky by premium. The closest-priced peer within Kentucky is Lexington (ZIP 40515) at $1,553, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 42701 shows a 43.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 7.22% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,435. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.74%, a drop of 8.6% 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 42701 have fallen by 4.1%, ranging from $1,533 to $1,619 with a five-year average of $1,572, 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 42701 Compares

vs National Average
$1,553 vs $1,776
13% below national avg
vs Kentucky Average
$1,553 vs $1,557
0% below state avg
National Percentile
50th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 42701, 2018–2022

$1,520$1,540$1,560$1,580$1,600$1,620$1,640 20182019202020212022 $1,553
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 42701.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,619 -
2019 $1,612 -0.4%
2020 $1,541 -4.4%
2021 $1,533 -0.5%
2022 $1,553 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,572
Premium Range
$1,533 - $1,619
Annual Change Rate
-1.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 42701

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

  • Put ZIP 42701 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Kentucky compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 42701?
At the 50th percentile nationally, #208 of 466 ZIPs in Kentucky, ZIP 42701 (Elizabethtown, KY) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,553 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed -4.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elizabethtown, KY?
In ZIP 42701, insurers report a 43.8% loss ratio, a 7.22% claims frequency, and a 0.74% nonrenewal rate, the 50th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 42701 compared to the national average?
ZIP 42701 premiums of $1,553/yr are 13% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 50th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42701?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 42701 is 0.74%, a drop of 8.6% over the past 5 years in Kentucky.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 42701 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 42701 runs $1,533-$1,619 (5-year average $1,572). The annualized change rate is -1.0% per year.
How does ZIP 42701 compare to the Kentucky state average?
The Kentucky state average is $1,557/yr; ZIP 42701 averages $1,553/yr, 0% below that figure, ranking #208 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.