ZIP 21640 · Caroline County

Henderson, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21640, Henderson, Maryland.

16.4%
Loss ratio
1.09%
Nonrenewal rate
#312 of 422
Maryland rank
22
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Henderson, MD (ZIP 21640) runs $1,341/yr on average: the 34th percentile nationally and 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,341
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+6.7%
since 2018
34th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,341/yr
+6.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
16.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.35%
Avg severity: $5,060
Nonrenewal Rate
1.09%
+31.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21640 (Henderson, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21640 (Henderson, MD) runs $1,341 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 22 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21640 comes in 24% below, the 34th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21640 is 18% below, ranking #312 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Joppa (ZIP 21085) at $1,341, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 16.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21640. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.35%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,060. 1.09% of ZIP 21640 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 31.0% 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 21640 have risen by 6.7%, ranging from $1,257 to $1,341 with a five-year average of $1,297, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 21640 Compares

vs National Average
$1,341 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,341 vs $1,627
18% below state avg
National Percentile
34th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21640, 2018–2022

$1,240$1,260$1,280$1,300$1,320$1,340$1,360 20182019202020212022 $1,341
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21640.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,257 -
2019 $1,269 +0.9%
2020 $1,302 +2.6%
2021 $1,318 +1.3%
2022 $1,341 +1.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,297
Premium Range
$1,257 - $1,341
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21640

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

  • Put ZIP 21640 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 21640?
At the 34th percentile nationally, #312 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21640 (Henderson, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,341 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +6.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Henderson, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21640: a claims frequency of 4.35%, a loss ratio of 16.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.09%, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21640 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21640 premiums of $1,341/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 34th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21640?
Insurers decline to renew 1.09% of policies in ZIP 21640 in Maryland, a rise of 31.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21640 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21640 runs $1,257-$1,341 (5-year average $1,297). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 21640 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21640 runs 18% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,341/yr), ranking #312 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.