ZIP 21521 · Allegany County

Barton, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21521, Barton, Maryland averages $959/yr.

28.4%
Loss ratio
0.92%
Nonrenewal rate
#420 of 422
Maryland rank
21
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 21521 (Barton, MD) is #24,268 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #11,035 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$959
Avg premium (2022)
#24,268
of 25,593 on premium
#11,035
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
5th
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

B-
PlainInsure Livability Score
67/100
21521 - Barton, 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 A+
$959/yr
Avg premium, 95th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk D
58.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
80.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21521's premium sits nationally

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

$959 Among the lowest lower than 95% 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 21521. 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 21521; 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 21521 · Barton (this ZIP) $959/yr · 0.92%
  • 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 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)
$959/yr
Below-median premium
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.4%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.15%
Avg severity: $12,690
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-42.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21521 (Barton, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21521 (Barton, MD) runs $959 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 21 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21521 comes in 46% below, the 5th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 41% below that figure, ranking #420 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Corriganville (ZIP 21524) at $963, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 28.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21521. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.15%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,690. Insurers decline to renew 0.92% of policies in ZIP 21521 at expiration, a drop of 42.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21521 have risen by 10.5%, ranging from $868 to $965 with a five-year average of $917, an annualized rate of +2.5% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Allegany County: score 58.5, rating Relatively Low, hazard Strong Wind. National percentile 59th; in-state rank #15/24; 3% below Maryland's 60.2 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 81.2 · Community Resilience 80.9.

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 21521 Compares

vs National Average
$959 vs $1,776
46% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$959 vs $1,627
41% below state avg
National Percentile
5th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21521, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $959
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21521.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $868 -
2019 $894 +2.9%
2020 $898 +0.5%
2021 $965 +7.4%
2022 $959 -0.6%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 21521

5-Year Avg Premium
$917
Premium Range
$868 - $965
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Allegany County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21521 via FIPS 24001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
58.5
Relatively Low · 59th national percentile
In-state county rank
#15
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Strong Wind
Expected annual loss $802,768

Social Vulnerability Index 81.2 · Community Resilience 80.9

County hazard ratings

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

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

Other-state ZIPs matched on premium or nonrenewal to 21521

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 21521 in Allegany County (NRI 58.5, hazard Strong Wind), both outside Maryland. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($959/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.92% 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 21521?
ZIP 21521 (Barton, MD) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 5th percentile as of 2022, averaging $959 per year, #420 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Barton, MD?
In ZIP 21521, insurers report a 28.4% loss ratio, a 2.15% claims frequency, and a 0.92% nonrenewal rate, the 5th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21521 compared to the national average?
At $959/yr, ZIP 21521 runs 46% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 5th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21521?
ZIP 21521 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.92% in Maryland, a drop of 42.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21521 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21521 have ranged from $868 to $965, with a 5-year average of $917. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 21521 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21521 has an average premium of $959/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 41% below the state average, ranking #420 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21521?
County NRI 58.5 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 21521 via Allegany County FIPS 24001. In-state rank #15 of 24; national percentile 59th; hazard Strong Wind.

What to do with ZIP 21521

This ZIP's premiums run at the 5th 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.