ZIP 21239 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21239, Baltimore, Maryland.

56.2%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#304 of 422
Maryland rank
3,436
Policies

The verdict

At $1,351/yr, Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21239) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,351
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+9.3%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,351/yr
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.27%
Avg severity: $10,458
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
+27.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21239 (Baltimore, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21239 (Baltimore, MD) runs $1,351 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 3,436 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21239 comes in 24% below, the 35th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 17% below that figure, ranking #304 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Newark (ZIP 21841) at $1,351, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21239 shows a 56.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 7.27% of policies in ZIP 21239 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,458. Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 21239 at expiration, a rise of 27.1% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21239 premiums risen 9.3%, spanning $1,236 to $1,351 (five-year average: $1,293), an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 21239 Compares

vs National Average
$1,351 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,351 vs $1,627
17% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21239, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400 20182019202020212022 $1,351
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21239.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,236 -
2019 $1,270 +2.7%
2020 $1,298 +2.2%
2021 $1,311 +1.0%
2022 $1,351 +3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,293
Premium Range
$1,236 - $1,351
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21239

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 21239?
ZIP 21239 (Baltimore, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,351 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #304 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Baltimore, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21239: a claims frequency of 7.27%, a loss ratio of 56.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.68%, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21239 compared to the national average?
At $1,351/yr, ZIP 21239 runs 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21239?
ZIP 21239 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.68% in Maryland, a rise of 27.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21239 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21239 runs $1,236-$1,351 (5-year average $1,293). The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21239 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21239 averages $1,351/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #304 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.

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