ZIP 21531 · Garrett County

Friendsville, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21531, Friendsville, Maryland averages $1,219/yr.

49.5%
Loss ratio
1.46%
Nonrenewal rate
#369 of 422
Maryland rank
13
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Friendsville, MD (ZIP 21531) ranks #19,267 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,219/yr) but #5,357 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.46%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,219
Avg premium (2022)
#19,267
of 25,593 on premium
#5,357
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
25th
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
64/100
21531 - Friendsville, 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+
$1,219/yr
Avg premium, 75th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk A-
16.0
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience C
57.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21531's premium sits nationally

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

$1,219 Among the lowest lower than 75% 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 21531. 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 21531; 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 21531 · Friendsville (this ZIP) $1,219/yr · 1.46%
  • 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)
$1,219/yr
Below-median premium
+8.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
49.5%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.93%
Avg severity: $20,637
Nonrenewal Rate
1.46%
Above-median nonrenewal rate
+3.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21531 (Friendsville, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21531 (Friendsville, MD) runs $1,219 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 13 reported policies. That is 31% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 25% below that figure, ranking #369 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Frederick (ZIP 21702) at $1,218, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 49.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21531. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.93%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,637. Insurers decline to renew 1.46% of policies in ZIP 21531 at expiration, a rise of 3.2% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.3% through 2022, ranging $1,126 to $1,219 with a 5-year average of $1,176, an annualized rate of +2.0% per year.

Garrett County's FEMA NRI score is 16.0 (Very Low), only the 16th national percentile and #24 of 24 Maryland counties - 73% below the state mean 60.2. Leading mapped hazard remains Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 48.4 · Community Resilience 57.1. Context only; FIO premiums above are separate.

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 21531 Compares

vs National Average
$1,219 vs $1,776
31% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,219 vs $1,627
25% below state avg
National Percentile
25th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21531, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,219
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21531.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,126 -
2019 $1,161 +3.1%
2020 $1,189 +2.4%
2021 $1,185 -0.3%
2022 $1,219 +2.9%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 21531

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,176
Premium Range
$1,126 - $1,219
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Lower FEMA NRI in Garrett County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21531 via FIPS 24023. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
16.0
Very Low · 16th national percentile
In-state county rank
#24
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $386,255

Social Vulnerability Index 48.4 · Community Resilience 57.1

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 21531's premium and nonrenewal (lower-NRI county)

ZIP 21531's county NRI is 16.0 (Very Low). 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 ($1,219/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.46% 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 21531?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21531 (Friendsville, MD) averages $1,219 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 25th percentile, #369 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +8.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Friendsville, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21531: a claims frequency of 2.93%, a loss ratio of 49.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.46%, placing this ZIP in the 25th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21531 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21531 premiums of $1,219/yr are 31% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 25th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21531?
ZIP 21531 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.46% in Maryland, a rise of 3.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21531 over 5 years?
ZIP 21531 premiums spanned $1,126 to $1,219 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,176. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 21531 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21531 averages $1,219/yr, 25% below that figure, ranking #369 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21531?
County NRI 16.0 (Very Low) covers ZIP 21531 via Garrett County FIPS 24023. In-state rank #24 of 24; national percentile 16th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 21531

This ZIP's premiums run at the 25th 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.