ZIP 21286 · Baltimore County

Towson, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21286, Towson, Maryland.

38.2%
Loss ratio
0.64%
Nonrenewal rate
#209 of 422
Maryland rank
869
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Towson, MD (ZIP 21286) runs $1,529/yr on average: the 48th percentile nationally and 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,529
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+8.1%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,529/yr
+8.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.64%
Avg severity: $12,586
Nonrenewal Rate
0.64%
+104.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21286 (Towson, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 21286 (Towson, MD) pay an average of $1,529 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 869 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21286 comes in 14% below, the 48th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21286 is 6% below, ranking #209 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Rock Hall (ZIP 21661) at $1,530, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21286 shows a 38.2% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. 4.64% of policies in ZIP 21286 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,586. Insurers decline to renew 0.64% of policies in ZIP 21286 at expiration, a rise of 104.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.1% through 2022, ranging $1,415 to $1,529 with a 5-year average of $1,485, 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 21286 Compares

vs National Average
$1,529 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,529 vs $1,627
6% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21286, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,529
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21286.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,415 -
2019 $1,480 +4.6%
2020 $1,513 +2.2%
2021 $1,488 -1.6%
2022 $1,529 +2.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,485
Premium Range
$1,415 - $1,529
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21286

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

  • Compare ZIP 21286 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 21286?
At the 48th percentile nationally, #209 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21286 (Towson, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,529 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Towson, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21286: a claims frequency of 4.64%, a loss ratio of 38.2%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.64%, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21286 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21286 lands in the 48th percentile: its $1,529/yr average is 14% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21286?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21286 is 0.64%, a rise of 104.7% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21286 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21286 have ranged from $1,415 to $1,529, with a 5-year average of $1,485. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 21286 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21286 has an average premium of $1,529/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #209 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.