ZIP 21160 · Harford County

Whiteford, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21160, Whiteford, Maryland averages $1,442/yr.

154.2%
Loss ratio
1.34%
Nonrenewal rate
#249 of 422
Maryland rank
56
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Whiteford, MD sits #14,850 nationally on average premium ($1,442) versus #6,246 on nonrenewal rate (1.34%).

$1,442
Avg premium (2022)
#14,850
of 25,593 on premium
#6,246
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
42nd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
50/100
21160 - Whiteford, MD

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C
$1,442/yr
Avg premium, 58th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
72.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
91.6
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21160's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,442 Lower than most lower than 58% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 21160. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Maryland, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 21160; crosshairs: Maryland averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$652.8$1999.3$3345.8$4692.3$6038.90.2%1.0%1.9%2.7%3.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 21835 · Linkwood $898/yr · 3.41%
  • ZIP 21545 · Mount Savage $1,036/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 21716 · Brunswick $1,069/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21234 · Parkville $1,119/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 20794 · Jessup $1,170/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 21076 · Hanover $1,192/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 21001 · Aberdeen $1,216/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 21227 · Halethorpe $1,237/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 21701 · Frederick $1,254/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21649 · Marydel $1,272/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 21713 · Boonsboro $1,288/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21629 · Denton $1,301/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 21921 · Elkton $1,325/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 21871 · Westover $1,343/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 21636 · Goldsboro $1,355/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 21917 · Colora $1,375/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 20871 · Clarksburg $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 20876 · Germantown $1,405/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 20770 · Greenbelt $1,420/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 20714 · North Beach $1,428/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21733 · Fairplay $1,439/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 21160 · Whiteford (this ZIP) $1,442/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 20872 · Damascus $1,460/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 21814 · Bivalve $1,478/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 20707 · Laurel $1,491/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 21718 · Burkittsville $1,503/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 21661 · Rock Hall $1,530/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 20715 · Bowie $1,549/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 20746 · Suitland $1,581/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 20653 · Lexington Park $1,600/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20716 · Bowie $1,611/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 20878 · Gaithersburg $1,638/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 21047 · Fallston $1,656/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20620 · Callaway $1,684/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 20732 · Chesapeake Beach $1,711/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 20735 · Clinton $1,733/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 21117 · Owings Mills $1,744/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 21212 · Baltimore $1,782/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 20685 · Saint Leonard $1,815/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21645 · Kennedyville $1,844/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 20779 · Tracys Landing $1,891/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21209 · Baltimore $1,916/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 20639 · Huntingtown $1,982/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 21057 · Glen Arm $2,049/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 21673 · Trappe $2,113/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 21658 · Queenstown $2,252/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 20814 · Bethesda $2,355/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 21131 · Phoenix $2,475/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 21071 · Glyndon $2,705/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 21056 · Gibson Island $5,794/yr · 1.49%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,442/yr
Near-median premium
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
154.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.88%
Avg severity: $57,292
Nonrenewal Rate
1.34%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+67.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21160 (Whiteford, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21160 (Whiteford, MD) at $1,442 per year for 2022 across approximately 56 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 19% below that mark and lands in the 42nd national percentile. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (below), ranking #249 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Union Bridge (ZIP 21791) at $1,440, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 154.2%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in ZIP 21160. 3.88% of policies in ZIP 21160 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $57,292. Insurers decline to renew 1.34% of policies in ZIP 21160 at expiration, a rise of 67.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21160 have risen by 10.9%, ranging from $1,300 to $1,442 with a five-year average of $1,383, an annualized rate of +2.6% per year.

FEMA NRI places Harford County in the upper risk band at 72.5 (Relatively Low): national 72nd percentile, #7/24 inside Maryland, and 20% above the 60.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 91.6. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 21160 Compares

vs National Average
$1,442 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,442 vs $1,627
11% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21160, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,442
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21160.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,300 -
2019 $1,366 +5.1%
2020 $1,401 +2.5%
2021 $1,407 +0.4%
2022 $1,442 +2.5%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 21160, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,383
Premium Range
$1,300 - $1,442
Annual Change Rate
+2.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Harford County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21160 via FIPS 24025. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
72.5
Relatively Low · 72nd national percentile
In-state county rank
#7
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $5,402,214

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 91.6

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maryland NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 21160's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 21160 in Harford County (NRI 72.5, hazard Heat Wave), both outside Maryland. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,442/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.34% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 21160?
ZIP 21160 (Whiteford, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,442 per year as of 2022 (42nd percentile, #249 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +10.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whiteford, MD?
ZIP 21160 is running a loss ratio above 100% (154.2%), meaning insurers are paying out more in claims than they collect here, alongside a claims frequency of 3.88% and a nonrenewal rate of 1.34%.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21160 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21160 premiums of $1,442/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21160?
ZIP 21160 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.34% in Maryland, a rise of 67.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21160 over 5 years?
ZIP 21160 premiums spanned $1,300 to $1,442 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,383. The annualized change rate is +2.6% per year.
How does ZIP 21160 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21160 runs 11% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,442/yr), ranking #249 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21160?
County NRI 72.5 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 21160 via Harford County FIPS 24025. In-state rank #7 of 24; national percentile 72nd; hazard Heat Wave.

What to do with ZIP 21160

This ZIP's premiums run at the 42nd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.