ZIP 21561 · Garrett County

Swanton, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21561, Swanton, Maryland.

30.8%
Loss ratio
0.24%
Nonrenewal rate
#145 of 422
Maryland rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $1,691/yr, Swanton, MD (ZIP 21561) sits in the 60th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 5% below the U.S. average.

$1,691
Avg premium (2022)
-5%
vs U.S. average
+7.4%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,691/yr
+7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
30.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.85%
Avg severity: $28,175
Nonrenewal Rate
0.24%
-5.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21561 (Swanton, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21561 (Swanton, MD) at $1,691 per year for 2022 across approximately 10 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 21561 in the 60th percentile, 5% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 4% (above), ranking #145 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Rockville (ZIP 20852) at $1,691, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 30.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.85% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,175. Insurers decline to renew 0.24% of policies in ZIP 21561 at expiration, a drop of 5.7% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21561 costs have risen 7.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,574 to a high of $1,717, an annualized rate of +1.8% 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 21561 Compares

vs National Average
$1,691 vs $1,776
5% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,691 vs $1,627
4% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21561, 2018–2022

$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,691
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21561.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,574 -
2019 $1,668 +6.0%
2020 $1,717 +3.0%
2021 $1,698 -1.1%
2022 $1,691 -0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,670
Premium Range
$1,574 - $1,717
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21561

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

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 21561?
ZIP 21561 (Swanton, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,691 per year as of 2022 (60th percentile, #145 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Swanton, MD?
In ZIP 21561, insurers report a 30.8% loss ratio, a 1.85% claims frequency, and a 0.24% nonrenewal rate, the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21561 compared to the national average?
At $1,691/yr, ZIP 21561 runs 5% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 60th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21561?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21561 is 0.24%, a drop of 5.7% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21561 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21561 have ranged from $1,574 to $1,717, with a 5-year average of $1,670. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21561 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21561 has an average premium of $1,691/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 4% above the state average, ranking #145 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.