ZIP 21160 · Harford County

Whiteford, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21160, Whiteford, Maryland.

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

The verdict

ZIP 21160 (Whiteford, MD) homeowners insurance averages $1,442/yr, 42nd percentile nationally, 19% below the U.S. norm.

$1,442
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+10.9%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,442/yr
+10.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
154.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.88%
Avg severity: $57,292
Nonrenewal Rate
1.34%
+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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 21160

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

  • Put ZIP 21160 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
  • 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 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.

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.