ZIP 21214 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21214, Baltimore, Maryland.

102.4%
Loss ratio
0.81%
Nonrenewal rate
#180 of 422
Maryland rank
2,781
Policies

The verdict

At $1,603/yr, Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21214) sits in the 54th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 10% below the U.S. average.

$1,603
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. average
+7.5%
since 2018
54th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,603/yr
+7.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
102.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
16.56%
Avg severity: $9,913
Nonrenewal Rate
0.81%
-25.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21214 (Baltimore, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21214 (Baltimore, MD) at $1,603 per year for 2022 across approximately 2,781 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21214 comes in 10% below, the 54th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 1% (below), ranking #180 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Temple Hills (ZIP 20748) at $1,603, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 102.4%, insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 16.56%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,913. Insurers decline to renew 0.81% of policies in ZIP 21214 at expiration, a drop of 25.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21214 costs have risen 7.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,492 to a high of $1,603, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 21214 Compares

vs National Average
$1,603 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,603 vs $1,627
1% below state avg
National Percentile
54th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21214, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,603
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21214.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,492 -
2019 $1,530 +2.6%
2020 $1,541 +0.7%
2021 $1,552 +0.7%
2022 $1,603 +3.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,544
Premium Range
$1,492 - $1,603
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21214

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Compare ZIP 21214 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maryland overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. Loss ratio guide

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 21214?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21214 (Baltimore, MD) averages $1,603 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 54th percentile, #180 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +7.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baltimore, MD?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 21214: a claims frequency of 16.56% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.81%, against a loss ratio above 100% (102.4%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21214 compared to the national average?
At $1,603/yr, ZIP 21214 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 54th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21214?
ZIP 21214 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.81% in Maryland, a drop of 25.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21214 over 5 years?
ZIP 21214 premiums spanned $1,492 to $1,603 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,544. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21214 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21214 runs 1% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,603/yr), ranking #180 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.