ZIP 21210 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21210, Baltimore, Maryland.

11.3%
Loss ratio
0.36%
Nonrenewal rate
#7 of 422
Maryland rank
1,663
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21210) runs $3,013/yr on average: the 95th percentile nationally and 70% above the U.S. average.

$3,013
Avg premium (2022)
+70%
vs U.S. average
+7.0%
since 2018
95th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$3,013/yr
+7.0% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.20%
Avg severity: $8,133
Nonrenewal Rate
0.36%
+38.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21210 (Baltimore, MD)

ZIP 21210 (Baltimore, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $3,013 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,663 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21210 comes in 70% above, the 95th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 85% above, ranking #7 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Chevy Chase (ZIP 20815) at $3,027, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,133. Insurers decline to renew 0.36% of policies in ZIP 21210 at expiration, a rise of 38.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21210 premiums risen 7.0%, spanning $2,816 to $3,056 (five-year average: $2,972), an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 21210 Compares

vs National Average
$3,013 vs $1,776
70% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$3,013 vs $1,627
85% above state avg
National Percentile
95th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21210, 2018–2022

$2,800$2,900$3,000$3,100 20182019202020212022 $3,013
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21210.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,816 -
2019 $2,930 +4.0%
2020 $3,056 +4.3%
2021 $3,047 -0.3%
2022 $3,013 -1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,972
Premium Range
$2,816 - $3,056
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21210

This ZIP runs well above the U.S. average, shop coverage actively and budget for it.

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 21210?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 21210 (Baltimore, MD): $3,013/year as of 2022, the 95th national percentile, #7 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +7.0% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baltimore, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21210: claims frequency (4.20%), loss ratio (11.3%), and nonrenewal rate (0.36%), together placing this ZIP at the 95th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21210 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21210 lands in the 95th percentile: its $3,013/yr average is 70% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21210?
ZIP 21210 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.36% in Maryland, a rise of 38.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21210 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21210 have ranged from $2,816 to $3,056, with a 5-year average of $2,972. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 21210 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21210 averages $3,013/yr, 85% above that figure, ranking #7 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.