ZIP 21156 · Baltimore County

Upper Falls, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21156, Upper Falls, Maryland.

403.2%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#98 of 422
Maryland rank
95
Policies

The verdict

At $1,831/yr, Upper Falls, MD (ZIP 21156) sits in the 68th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% above the U.S. average.

$1,831
Avg premium (2022)
+3%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
68th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,831/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
403.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.60%
Avg severity: $111,764
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21156 (Upper Falls, MD)

ZIP 21156 (Upper Falls, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,831 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 95 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21156 comes in 3% above, the 68th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 13% above, ranking #98 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Annapolis (ZIP 21401) at $1,829, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 403.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 21156. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.60%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $111,764. 0.94% of ZIP 21156 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21156 premiums risen 6.4%, spanning $1,685 to $1,851 (five-year average: $1,773), 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 21156 Compares

vs National Average
$1,831 vs $1,776
3% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,831 vs $1,627
13% above state avg
National Percentile
68th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21156, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,831
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21156.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,721 -
2019 $1,685 -2.1%
2020 $1,779 +5.6%
2021 $1,851 +4.1%
2022 $1,831 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,773
Premium Range
$1,685 - $1,851
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21156

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 21156 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maryland overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 21156?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21156 (Upper Falls, MD) averages $1,831 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 68th percentile, #98 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Upper Falls, MD?
Insurers in ZIP 21156 pay out more in claims than they collect, a loss ratio of 403.2%, alongside a claims frequency of 6.60% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.94%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21156 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21156 lands in the 68th percentile: its $1,831/yr average is 3% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21156?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21156 is 0.94% in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21156 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21156 have ranged from $1,685 to $1,851, with a 5-year average of $1,773. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 21156 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21156 runs 13% above the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,831/yr), ranking #98 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.