ZIP 21529 · Allegany County

Ellerslie, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21529, Ellerslie, Maryland.

34.7%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#415 of 422
Maryland rank
67
Policies

The verdict

At $1,027/yr, Ellerslie, MD (ZIP 21529) sits in the 9th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 42% below the U.S. average.

$1,027
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+9.4%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,027/yr
+9.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
34.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.98%
Avg severity: $7,159
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21529 (Ellerslie, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 21529 (Ellerslie, MD) pay an average of $1,027 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 67 reported policies. That is 42% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 37% below that figure, ranking #415 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Mount Savage (ZIP 21545) at $1,036, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 34.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21529. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.98%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,159. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.45% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21529 premiums risen 9.4%, spanning $939 to $1,027 (five-year average: $990), 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 21529 Compares

vs National Average
$1,027 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,027 vs $1,627
37% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21529, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,027
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21529.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $939 -
2019 $960 +2.3%
2020 $997 +3.8%
2021 $1,027 +3.1%
2022 $1,027 -0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$990
Premium Range
$939 - $1,027
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21529

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 21529?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21529 (Ellerslie, MD) is comparatively affordable at $1,027 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #415 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +9.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ellerslie, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21529: a claims frequency of 4.98%, a loss ratio of 34.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.45%, placing this ZIP in the 9th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21529 compared to the national average?
At $1,027/yr, ZIP 21529 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21529?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21529 is 0.45% in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21529 over 5 years?
ZIP 21529 premiums spanned $939 to $1,027 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $990. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21529 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21529 averages $1,027/yr, 37% below that figure, ranking #415 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.