ZIP 21205 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21205, Baltimore, Maryland averages $1,338/yr.

59.2%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#315 of 422
Maryland rank
3,041
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21205) ranks #16,838 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,338/yr) but #9,063 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.06%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,338
Avg premium (2022)
#16,838
of 25,593 on premium
#9,063
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
34th
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

D
PlainInsure Livability Score
46/100
21205 - Baltimore, 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 B-
$1,338/yr
Avg premium, 66th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
78.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21205's premium sits nationally

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

$1,338 Lower than most lower than 66% 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 21205. 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 21205; 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 21205 · Baltimore (this ZIP) $1,338/yr · 1.06%
  • 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 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)
$1,338/yr
Near-median premium
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.76%
Avg severity: $13,747
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-2.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21205 (Baltimore, MD)

ZIP 21205 (Baltimore, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,338 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3,041 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 25% below that mark and lands in the 34th national percentile. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 18% below that figure, ranking #315 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Baltimore (ZIP 21206) at $1,338, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21205 is 59.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 5.76% of policies in ZIP 21205 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,747. 1.06% of ZIP 21205 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 2.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21205 costs have risen 9.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,223 to a high of $1,338, an annualized rate of +2.3% per year.

Baltimore County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.0 (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #1 of 24 Maryland counties - 58% above the state mean of 60.2. Dominant mapped hazard: Heat Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 74.0 · Community Resilience 78.8. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 21205 Compares

vs National Average
$1,338 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,338 vs $1,627
18% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21205, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,338
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21205.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,223 -
2019 $1,225 +0.2%
2020 $1,257 +2.6%
2021 $1,297 +3.2%
2022 $1,338 +3.2%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 21205 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,268
Premium Range
$1,223 - $1,338
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Baltimore County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21205 via FIPS 24510. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.0
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $38,131,711

Social Vulnerability Index 74.0 · Community Resilience 78.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Nationwide insurance peers outside Maryland for ZIP 21205

Cross-state peers for ZIP 21205: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Maryland. County hazard context (Baltimore, NRI 95.0) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,338/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.06% 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 21205?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21205 (Baltimore, MD) averages $1,338 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 34th percentile, #315 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 21205: a claims frequency of 5.76%, a loss ratio of 59.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.06%, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21205 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21205 lands in the 34th percentile: its $1,338/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21205?
ZIP 21205 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.06% in Maryland, a drop of 2.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21205 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21205 have ranged from $1,223 to $1,338, with a 5-year average of $1,268. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21205 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21205 runs 18% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,338/yr), ranking #315 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21205?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 21205 (Baltimore) is 95.0 - #1/24 in Maryland, 95th national percentile, top hazard Heat Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 21205

This ZIP's premiums run at the 34th 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.