ZIP 21601 · Talbot County

Easton, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21601, Easton, Maryland.

29.5%
Loss ratio
0.63%
Nonrenewal rate
#64 of 422
Maryland rank
83
Policies

The verdict

Easton, MD (ZIP 21601) averages $1,990/yr for homeowners insurance, 12% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 75th percentile nationally.

$1,990
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+6.9%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,990/yr
+6.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
29.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.18%
Avg severity: $14,045
Nonrenewal Rate
0.63%
+72.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21601 (Easton, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21601 (Easton, MD) runs $1,990 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 83 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% above that mark and lands in the 75th national percentile. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 22% above that figure, ranking #64 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Hughesville (ZIP 20637) at $1,993, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 29.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21601. About 4.18% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,045. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.63% in this ZIP, a rise of 72.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21601 have risen by 6.9%, ranging from $1,862 to $1,990 with a five-year average of $1,930, 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 21601 Compares

vs National Average
$1,990 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,990 vs $1,627
22% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21601, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,990
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21601.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,862 -
2019 $1,895 +1.8%
2020 $1,957 +3.3%
2021 $1,944 -0.7%
2022 $1,990 +2.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,930
Premium Range
$1,862 - $1,990
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21601

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

  • Put ZIP 21601 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 21601?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21601 (Easton, MD) averages $1,990 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #64 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +6.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Easton, MD?
In ZIP 21601, insurers report a 29.5% loss ratio, a 4.18% claims frequency, and a 0.63% nonrenewal rate, the 75th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21601 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21601 lands in the 75th percentile: its $1,990/yr average is 12% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21601?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21601 is 0.63%, a rise of 72.4% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21601 over 5 years?
ZIP 21601 premiums spanned $1,862 to $1,990 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,930. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 21601 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21601 runs 22% above the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,990/yr), ranking #64 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.