ZIP 21017 · Harford County
Belcamp, MD Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21017, Belcamp, Maryland.
- 81.6%
- Loss ratio
- 0.64%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #393 of 422
- Maryland rank
- 992
- Policies
The verdict
At $1,154/yr, Belcamp, MD (ZIP 21017) sits in the 19th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.
- $1,154
- Avg premium (2022)
- -35%
- vs U.S. average
- +6.5%
- since 2018
- 19th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 21017 (Belcamp, MD)
ZIP 21017 (Belcamp, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,154 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 992 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21017 comes in 35% below, the 19th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 29% below that figure, ranking #393 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Edgewood (ZIP 21040) at $1,156, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 81.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,156. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.64%, a rise of 265.3% 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 21017 have risen by 6.5%, ranging from $1,083 to $1,154 with a five-year average of $1,126, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 21017 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 21017, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,083 | - |
| 2019 | $1,109 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $1,152 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $1,130 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | $1,154 | +2.1% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 21017
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Put ZIP 21017 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Maryland 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
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