ZIP 21613 Insurance Data

Cambridge, Maryland · Dorchester County · 43 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,350/yr
+3.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
128.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
10.76%
Avg severity: $16,155
Nonrenewal Rate
0.97%
+89.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21613 (Cambridge, MD)

ZIP 21613 (Cambridge, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,350 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 43 reported policies. That is 24% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 35th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 17% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21613 is 128.8%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 10.76%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,155. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.97% in this ZIP, a rise of 89.3% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21613 have risen by 3.2%, ranging from $1,308 to $1,359 with a five-year average of $1,341 — an annualized rate of +0.8% per year. 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 21613 Compares

vs National Average
$1,350 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,350 vs $1,627
17% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,308
2019 $1,329 +1.6%
2020 $1,357 +2.1%
2021 $1,359 +0.2%
2022 $1,350 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,341
Premium Range
$1,308 - $1,359
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 21613?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21613 (Cambridge, MD) is $1,350 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cambridge, MD?
Key factors include claims frequency (10.76% in this ZIP), loss ratio (128.8%), and nonrenewal rates (0.97%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21613 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21613 premiums of $1,350/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21613?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21613 is 0.97%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +89.3% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21613 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21613 have ranged from $1,308 to $1,359, with a 5-year average of $1,341. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21613 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21613 has an average premium of $1,350/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 17% below the state average.

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