ZIP 21555 · Allegany County

Oldtown, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21555, Oldtown, Maryland.

4.6%
Loss ratio
0.76%
Nonrenewal rate
#400 of 422
Maryland rank
7
Policies

The verdict

At $1,112/yr, Oldtown, MD (ZIP 21555) sits in the 16th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 37% below the U.S. average.

$1,112
Avg premium (2022)
-37%
vs U.S. average
+7.1%
since 2018
16th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,112/yr
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
0.95%
Avg severity: $5,361
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
-8.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21555 (Oldtown, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21555 (Oldtown, MD) at $1,112 per year for 2022 across approximately 7 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 32% below, ranking #400 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Hancock (ZIP 21750) at $1,110, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 4.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21555. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 0.95%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,361. 0.76% of ZIP 21555 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 8.2% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21555 have risen by 7.1%, ranging from $1,038 to $1,112 with a five-year average of $1,076, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 21555 Compares

vs National Average
$1,112 vs $1,776
37% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,112 vs $1,627
32% below state avg
National Percentile
16th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21555, 2018–2022

$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120 20182019202020212022 $1,112
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21555.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,038 -
2019 $1,063 +2.5%
2020 $1,076 +1.2%
2021 $1,088 +1.1%
2022 $1,112 +2.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,076
Premium Range
$1,038 - $1,112
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21555

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 21555 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 21555?
At just the 16th national percentile, #400 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, homeowners in ZIP 21555 (Oldtown, MD) pay a comparatively low $1,112 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Oldtown, MD?
In ZIP 21555, insurers report a 4.6% loss ratio, a 0.95% claims frequency, and a 0.76% nonrenewal rate, the 16th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21555 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21555 lands in the 16th percentile: its $1,112/yr average is 37% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21555?
Insurers decline to renew 0.76% of policies in ZIP 21555 in Maryland, a drop of 8.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21555 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21555 runs $1,038-$1,112 (5-year average $1,076). The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 21555 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21555 runs 32% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,112/yr), ranking #400 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.