ZIP 21555 · Allegany County

Oldtown, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21555, Oldtown, Maryland averages $1,112/yr.

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

The verdict

ZIP 21555 (Oldtown, MD) is #21,485 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #13,520 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,112
Avg premium (2022)
#21,485
of 25,593 on premium
#13,520
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
16th
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
66/100
21555 - Oldtown, 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-
$1,112/yr
Avg premium, 84th 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 21555's premium sits nationally

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

$1,112 Among the lowest lower than 84% 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 21555. 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 21555; 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 21555 · Oldtown (this ZIP) $1,112/yr · 0.76%
  • 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)
$1,112/yr
Below-median premium
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
4.6%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
0.95%
Avg severity: $5,361
Nonrenewal Rate
0.76%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-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.

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 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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 21555

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)

FEMA NRI context for Allegany County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21555 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for ZIP 21555 (outside Maryland)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 21555 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 ($1,112/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.76% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21555?
County NRI 58.5 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 21555 via Allegany County FIPS 24001. In-state rank #15 of 24; national percentile 59th; hazard Strong Wind.

What to do with ZIP 21555

This ZIP's premiums run at the 16th 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.