ZIP 21212 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21212, Baltimore, Maryland.

25.2%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#111 of 422
Maryland rank
2,688
Policies

The verdict

Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21212) averages $1,782/yr for homeowners insurance, 0% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 65th percentile nationally.

$1,782
Avg premium (2022)
+0%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
65th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,782/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.47%
Avg severity: $10,064
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-7.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21212 (Baltimore, MD)

ZIP 21212 (Baltimore, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,782 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 2,688 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 21212 in the 65th percentile, 0% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21212 is 10% above, ranking #111 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Faulkner (ZIP 20632) at $1,781, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21212 is 25.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.47%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,064. Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 21212 at expiration, a drop of 7.9% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.5% through 2022, ranging $1,642 to $1,782 with a 5-year average of $1,734, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 21212 Compares

vs National Average
$1,782 vs $1,776
0% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,782 vs $1,627
10% above state avg
National Percentile
65th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21212, 2018–2022

$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,782
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21212.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,642 -
2019 $1,731 +5.4%
2020 $1,765 +1.9%
2021 $1,750 -0.8%
2022 $1,782 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,734
Premium Range
$1,642 - $1,782
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21212

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 21212?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21212 (Baltimore, MD) averages $1,782 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 65th percentile, #111 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baltimore, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21212: claims frequency (4.47%), loss ratio (25.2%), and nonrenewal rate (0.56%), together placing this ZIP at the 65th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21212 compared to the national average?
At $1,782/yr, ZIP 21212 runs 0% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 65th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21212?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21212 is 0.56%, a drop of 7.9% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21212 over 5 years?
ZIP 21212 premiums spanned $1,642 to $1,782 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,734. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 21212 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21212 averages $1,782/yr, 10% above that figure, ranking #111 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.