ZIP 21140 · Anne Arundel County

Riva, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21140, Riva, Maryland.

93.4%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#127 of 422
Maryland rank
987
Policies

The verdict

Riva, MD (ZIP 21140) averages $1,734/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 62nd percentile nationally.

$1,734
Avg premium (2022)
-2%
vs U.S. average
+14.0%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,734/yr
+14.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
93.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.24%
Avg severity: $22,376
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
+66.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21140 (Riva, MD)

ZIP 21140 (Riva, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,734 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 987 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% below that mark and lands in the 62nd national percentile. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 7% above, ranking #127 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Pomfret (ZIP 20675) at $1,734, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21140 is 93.4%, meaning insurers are operating on thin margins here. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 7.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $22,376. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.70%, a rise of 66.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21140 costs have risen 14.0% since 2018, from a low of $1,522 to a high of $1,734, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 21140 Compares

vs National Average
$1,734 vs $1,776
2% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,734 vs $1,627
7% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21140, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,734
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21140.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,522 -
2019 $1,580 +3.9%
2020 $1,625 +2.8%
2021 $1,674 +3.0%
2022 $1,734 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,627
Premium Range
$1,522 - $1,734
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21140

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

  • Put ZIP 21140 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 21140?
At the 62nd percentile nationally, #127 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21140 (Riva, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,734 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +14.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Riva, MD?
In ZIP 21140, insurers report a 93.4% loss ratio, a 7.24% claims frequency, and a 0.70% nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21140 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21140 premiums of $1,734/yr are 2% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 62nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21140?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21140 is 0.70%, a rise of 66.0% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21140 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21140 have ranged from $1,522 to $1,734, with a 5-year average of $1,627. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21140 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21140 has an average premium of $1,734/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 7% above the state average, ranking #127 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.