ZIP 21217 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21217, Baltimore, Maryland.

79.5%
Loss ratio
0.99%
Nonrenewal rate
#66 of 422
Maryland rank
6,188
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21217) runs $1,982/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,982
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+13.7%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,982/yr
+13.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
79.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.17%
Avg severity: $25,533
Nonrenewal Rate
0.99%
-31.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21217 (Baltimore, MD)

ZIP 21217 (Baltimore, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,982 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 6,188 reported policies. That is 12% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21217 is 22% above, ranking #66 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Huntingtown (ZIP 20639) at $1,982, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21217 is 79.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 6.17% of policies in ZIP 21217 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,533. 0.99% of ZIP 21217 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 31.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21217 premiums risen 13.7%, spanning $1,743 to $1,982 (five-year average: $1,856), an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 21217 Compares

vs National Average
$1,982 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,982 vs $1,627
22% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21217, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,982
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21217.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,743 -
2019 $1,784 +2.3%
2020 $1,864 +4.5%
2021 $1,908 +2.4%
2022 $1,982 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,856
Premium Range
$1,743 - $1,982
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21217

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

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 21217?
ZIP 21217 (Baltimore, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,982 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #66 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +13.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baltimore, MD?
In ZIP 21217, insurers report a 79.5% loss ratio, a 6.17% claims frequency, and a 0.99% nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21217 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21217 premiums of $1,982/yr are 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21217?
Insurers decline to renew 0.99% of policies in ZIP 21217 in Maryland, a drop of 31.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21217 over 5 years?
ZIP 21217 premiums spanned $1,743 to $1,982 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,856. The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21217 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21217 runs 22% above the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,982/yr), ranking #66 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.