ZIP 21659 · Dorchester County

Rhodesdale, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21659, Rhodesdale, Maryland.

55.7%
Loss ratio
0.35%
Nonrenewal rate
#349 of 422
Maryland rank
12
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 21659 (Rhodesdale, MD) homeowners insurance averages $1,270/yr, 29th percentile nationally, 29% below the U.S. norm.

$1,270
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+3.4%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,270/yr
+3.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.67%
Avg severity: $12,468
Nonrenewal Rate
0.35%
-16.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21659 (Rhodesdale, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21659 (Rhodesdale, MD) at $1,270 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 21659 in the 29th percentile, 29% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 22% below that figure, ranking #349 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Conowingo (ZIP 21918) at $1,270, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21659 is 55.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 5.67%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,468. Insurers decline to renew 0.35% of policies in ZIP 21659 at expiration, a drop of 16.0% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21659 premiums risen 3.4%, spanning $1,220 to $1,276 (five-year average: $1,253), an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 21659 Compares

vs National Average
$1,270 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,270 vs $1,627
22% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21659, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,220$1,240$1,260$1,280 20182019202020212022 $1,270
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21659.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,228 -
2019 $1,220 -0.7%
2020 $1,274 +4.4%
2021 $1,276 +0.2%
2022 $1,270 -0.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,253
Premium Range
$1,220 - $1,276
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21659

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 21659?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21659 (Rhodesdale, MD) averages $1,270 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 29th percentile, #349 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +3.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rhodesdale, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21659: claims frequency (5.67%), loss ratio (55.7%), and nonrenewal rate (0.35%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21659 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21659 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,270/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21659?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21659 is 0.35%, a drop of 16.0% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21659 over 5 years?
ZIP 21659 premiums spanned $1,220 to $1,276 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,253. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21659 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21659 has an average premium of $1,270/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 22% below the state average, ranking #349 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.