ZIP 21664 Insurance Data
Secretary, Maryland · Dorchester County · 480 policies
Data Snapshot: ZIP 21664 (Secretary, MD)
ZIP 21664 (Secretary, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,116 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 480 reported policies. That is 37% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 16th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 31% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.
The loss ratio for ZIP 21664 is 1.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 1.41%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $797. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.70% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21664 have fallen by 1.3%, ranging from $1,092 to $1,186 with a five-year average of $1,135 — an annualized rate of -0.3% 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 21664 Compares
Premium History
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,131 | — |
| 2019 | $1,092 | -3.4% |
| 2020 | $1,148 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $1,186 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $1,116 | -5.9% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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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
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