ZIP 21663 Insurance Data

Saint Michaels, Maryland · Talbot County · 104 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,606/yr
+12.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
38.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.83%
Avg severity: $54,284
Nonrenewal Rate
0.92%
+111.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21663 (Saint Michaels, MD)

ZIP 21663 (Saint Michaels, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,606 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 104 reported policies. That is 47% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 91th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 60% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21663 is 38.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.83%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $54,284. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.92% in this ZIP, a rise of 111.0% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21663 have risen by 12.8%, ranging from $2,311 to $2,606 with a five-year average of $2,471 — an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 21663 Compares

vs National Average
$2,606 vs $1,776
47% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$2,606 vs $1,627
60% above state avg
National Percentile
91th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,311
2019 $2,402 +3.9%
2020 $2,497 +4.0%
2021 $2,541 +1.7%
2022 $2,606 +2.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,471
Premium Range
$2,311 - $2,606
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% 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 21663?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21663 (Saint Michaels, MD) is $2,606 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +12.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Saint Michaels, MD?
Key factors include claims frequency (1.83% in this ZIP), loss ratio (38.2%), and nonrenewal rates (0.92%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21663 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21663 premiums of $2,606/yr are 47% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 91th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21663?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21663 is 0.92%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +111.0% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21663 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21663 have ranged from $2,311 to $2,606, with a 5-year average of $2,471. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 21663 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21663 has an average premium of $2,606/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 60% above the state average.

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