ZIP 21205 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21205, Baltimore, Maryland.

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

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21205) runs $1,338/yr on average: the 34th percentile nationally and 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,338
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,338/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
59.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.76%
Avg severity: $13,747
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
-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.

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%

5-Year Trend Summary

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)

What this means for ZIP 21205

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

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 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.

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.