ZIP 21034 · Harford County

Darlington, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21034, Darlington, Maryland.

55.9%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#246 of 422
Maryland rank
52
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 21034 (Darlington, MD) homeowners insurance averages $1,455/yr, 43rd percentile nationally, 18% below the U.S. norm.

$1,455
Avg premium (2022)
-18%
vs U.S. average
+6.8%
since 2018
43rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,455/yr
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.10%
Avg severity: $13,334
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%
+104.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21034 (Darlington, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21034 (Darlington, MD) runs $1,455 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 52 reported policies. That is 18% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 11% below, ranking #246 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Tyaskin (ZIP 21865) at $1,457, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21034 shows a 55.9% 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 6.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,334. Insurers decline to renew 1.18% of policies in ZIP 21034 at expiration, a rise of 104.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21034 premiums risen 6.8%, spanning $1,363 to $1,455 (five-year average: $1,418), 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 21034 Compares

vs National Average
$1,455 vs $1,776
18% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,455 vs $1,627
11% below state avg
National Percentile
43th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21034, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,455
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21034.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,363 -
2019 $1,398 +2.5%
2020 $1,451 +3.8%
2021 $1,422 -2.0%
2022 $1,455 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,418
Premium Range
$1,363 - $1,455
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21034

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 21034?
At the 43rd percentile nationally, #246 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21034 (Darlington, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,455 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Darlington, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21034: a claims frequency of 6.10%, a loss ratio of 55.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.18%, placing this ZIP in the 43rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21034 compared to the national average?
At $1,455/yr, ZIP 21034 runs 18% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 43rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21034?
ZIP 21034 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.18% in Maryland, a rise of 104.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21034 over 5 years?
ZIP 21034 premiums spanned $1,363 to $1,455 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,418. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 21034 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21034 averages $1,455/yr, 11% below that figure, ranking #246 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland 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.