ZIP 21657 Insurance Data

Queen Anne, Maryland · Queen Anne's County · 12 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,598/yr
+11.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
26.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.38%
Avg severity: $12,619
Nonrenewal Rate
0.38%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21657 (Queen Anne, MD)

ZIP 21657 (Queen Anne, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,598 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 12 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 2% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21657 is 26.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,619. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.38% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21657 have risen by 11.3%, ranging from $1,437 to $1,685 with a five-year average of $1,590 — an annualized rate of +2.7% 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 21657 Compares

vs National Average
$1,598 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,598 vs $1,627
2% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,437
2019 $1,594 +10.9%
2020 $1,638 +2.8%
2021 $1,685 +2.9%
2022 $1,598 -5.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,590
Premium Range
$1,437 - $1,685
Annual Change Rate
+2.7% 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 21657?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21657 (Queen Anne, MD) is $1,598 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Queen Anne, MD?
Key factors include claims frequency (3.38% in this ZIP), loss ratio (26.7%), and nonrenewal rates (0.38%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21657 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21657 premiums of $1,598/yr are 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 53th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21657?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21657 is 0.38%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21657 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21657 have ranged from $1,437 to $1,685, with a 5-year average of $1,590. The annualized change rate is +2.7% per year.
How does ZIP 21657 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21657 has an average premium of $1,598/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 2% below the state average.

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