ZIP 21216 · Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21216, Baltimore, Maryland.
- 49.5%
- Loss ratio
- 1.28%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #141 of 422
- Maryland rank
- 3,713
- Policies
The verdict
Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21216) averages $1,709/yr for homeowners insurance, 4% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 61st percentile nationally.
- $1,709
- Avg premium (2022)
- -4%
- vs U.S. average
- +10.9%
- since 2018
- 61st
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 21216 (Baltimore, MD)
ZIP 21216 (Baltimore, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,709 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 3,713 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 21216 in the 61st percentile, 4% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 5% above, ranking #141 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Freeland (ZIP 21053) at $1,711, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
At a loss ratio of 49.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 8.20% of policies in ZIP 21216 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,311. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.28% in this ZIP, a drop of 32.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 10.9% through 2022, ranging $1,541 to $1,709 with a 5-year average of $1,613, an annualized rate of +2.6% 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 21216 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 21216, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,541 | - |
| 2019 | $1,582 | +2.7% |
| 2020 | $1,608 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $1,624 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | $1,709 | +5.2% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 21216
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 21216 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maryland overview
- Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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
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