ZIP 21220 · Baltimore County

Middle River, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21220, Middle River, Maryland.

40.3%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#376 of 422
Maryland rank
701
Policies

The verdict

At $1,208/yr, Middle River, MD (ZIP 21220) sits in the 24th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 32% below the U.S. average.

$1,208
Avg premium (2022)
-32%
vs U.S. average
+8.3%
since 2018
24th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,208/yr
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
40.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.99%
Avg severity: $12,206
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+148.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21220 (Middle River, MD)

ZIP 21220 (Middle River, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,208 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 701 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 32% below that mark and lands in the 24th national percentile. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 26% below that figure, ranking #376 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Laurel (ZIP 20724) at $1,209, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21220 is 40.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.99%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,206. 0.94% of ZIP 21220 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 148.0% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21220 costs have risen 8.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,116 to a high of $1,208, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 21220 Compares

vs National Average
$1,208 vs $1,776
32% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,208 vs $1,627
26% below state avg
National Percentile
24th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21220, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,208
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21220.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,116 -
2019 $1,139 +2.1%
2020 $1,161 +1.9%
2021 $1,167 +0.6%
2022 $1,208 +3.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,158
Premium Range
$1,116 - $1,208
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21220

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Put ZIP 21220 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 21220?
ZIP 21220 (Middle River, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,208 per year as of 2022 (24th percentile, #376 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Middle River, MD?
In ZIP 21220, insurers report a 40.3% loss ratio, a 3.99% claims frequency, and a 0.94% nonrenewal rate, the 24th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21220 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21220 lands in the 24th percentile: its $1,208/yr average is 32% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21220?
ZIP 21220 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.94% in Maryland, a rise of 148.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21220 over 5 years?
ZIP 21220 premiums spanned $1,116 to $1,208 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,158. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 21220 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21220 runs 26% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,208/yr), ranking #376 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.