ZIP 21239 · Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21239, Baltimore, Maryland averages $1,351/yr.

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

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Baltimore, MD sits #16,580 nationally on average premium ($1,351) versus #14,850 on nonrenewal rate (0.68%).

$1,351
Avg premium (2022)
#16,580
of 25,593 on premium
#14,850
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
35th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
50/100
21239 - Baltimore, MD

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B-
$1,351/yr
Avg premium, 65th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
78.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21239's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,351 Lower than most lower than 65% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 21239. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Maryland, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 21239; crosshairs: Maryland averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$652.8$1999.3$3345.8$4692.3$6038.90.2%1.0%1.9%2.7%3.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 21835 · Linkwood $898/yr · 3.41%
  • ZIP 21545 · Mount Savage $1,036/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 21716 · Brunswick $1,069/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21234 · Parkville $1,119/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 20794 · Jessup $1,170/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 21076 · Hanover $1,192/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 21001 · Aberdeen $1,216/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 21227 · Halethorpe $1,237/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 21701 · Frederick $1,254/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21649 · Marydel $1,272/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 21713 · Boonsboro $1,288/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21629 · Denton $1,301/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 21921 · Elkton $1,325/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 21871 · Westover $1,343/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 21239 · Baltimore (this ZIP) $1,351/yr · 0.68%
  • ZIP 21636 · Goldsboro $1,355/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 21917 · Colora $1,375/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 20871 · Clarksburg $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 20876 · Germantown $1,405/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 20770 · Greenbelt $1,420/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 20714 · North Beach $1,428/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21733 · Fairplay $1,439/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 20872 · Damascus $1,460/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 21814 · Bivalve $1,478/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 20707 · Laurel $1,491/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 21718 · Burkittsville $1,503/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 21661 · Rock Hall $1,530/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 20715 · Bowie $1,549/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 20746 · Suitland $1,581/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 20653 · Lexington Park $1,600/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20716 · Bowie $1,611/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 20878 · Gaithersburg $1,638/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 21047 · Fallston $1,656/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20620 · Callaway $1,684/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 20732 · Chesapeake Beach $1,711/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 20735 · Clinton $1,733/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 21117 · Owings Mills $1,744/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 21212 · Baltimore $1,782/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 20685 · Saint Leonard $1,815/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21645 · Kennedyville $1,844/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 20779 · Tracys Landing $1,891/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21209 · Baltimore $1,916/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 20639 · Huntingtown $1,982/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 21057 · Glen Arm $2,049/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 21673 · Trappe $2,113/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 21658 · Queenstown $2,252/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 20814 · Bethesda $2,355/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 21131 · Phoenix $2,475/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 21071 · Glyndon $2,705/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 21056 · Gibson Island $5,794/yr · 1.49%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,351/yr
Near-median premium
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
7.27%
Avg severity: $10,458
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

FEMA NRI places Baltimore County in the upper risk band at 95.0 (Relatively High): national 95th percentile, #1/24 inside Maryland, and 58% above the 60.2 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Heat Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 74.0 · Community Resilience 78.8. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 21239 (5 years)

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)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Baltimore County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21239 via FIPS 24510. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.0
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Heat Wave
Expected annual loss $38,131,711

Social Vulnerability Index 74.0 · Community Resilience 78.8

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Hail
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maryland NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Baltimore County)

ZIP 21239's county NRI is 95.0 (Relatively High). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Maryland containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,351/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.68% here).

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

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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21239?
Baltimore County scores 95.0 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #1 of 24 Maryland counties. The index's top hazard label is Heat Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Very Low, Flooding Relatively High, Earthquake Relatively Moderate, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 21239

This ZIP's premiums run at the 35th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.