ZIP 21201 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21201, Baltimore, Maryland.

53.9%
Loss ratio
0.50%
Nonrenewal rate
#103 of 422
Maryland rank
5,070
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21201) runs $1,814/yr on average: the 67th percentile nationally and 2% above the U.S. average.

$1,814
Avg premium (2022)
+2%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
67th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,814/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
53.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.79%
Avg severity: $20,388
Nonrenewal Rate
0.50%
-27.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21201 (Baltimore, MD)

ZIP 21201 (Baltimore, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,814 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 5,070 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 21201 in the 67th percentile, 2% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 11% (above), ranking #103 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Saint Leonard (ZIP 20685) at $1,815, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21201 shows a 53.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 4.79% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,388. 0.50% of ZIP 21201 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 27.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21201 premiums risen 9.4%, spanning $1,658 to $1,814 (five-year average: $1,725), an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 21201 Compares

vs National Average
$1,814 vs $1,776
2% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,814 vs $1,627
11% above state avg
National Percentile
67th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21201, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850 20182019202020212022 $1,814
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21201.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,658 -
2019 $1,687 +1.7%
2020 $1,716 +1.7%
2021 $1,752 +2.1%
2022 $1,814 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,725
Premium Range
$1,658 - $1,814
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21201

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 21201?
ZIP 21201 (Baltimore, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,814 per year as of 2022 (67th percentile, #103 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baltimore, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21201: a claims frequency of 4.79%, a loss ratio of 53.9%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.50%, placing this ZIP in the 67th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21201 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21201 premiums of $1,814/yr are 2% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 67th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21201?
ZIP 21201 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.50% in Maryland, a drop of 27.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21201 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21201 runs $1,658-$1,814 (5-year average $1,725). The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21201 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21201 averages $1,814/yr, 11% above that figure, ranking #103 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.