ZIP 21677 · Dorchester County

Woolford, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21677, Woolford, Maryland.

25.4%
Loss ratio
1.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#68 of 422
Maryland rank
18
Policies

The verdict

At $1,979/yr, Woolford, MD (ZIP 21677) sits in the 75th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 11% above the U.S. average.

$1,979
Avg premium (2022)
+11%
vs U.S. average
+8.5%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,979/yr
+8.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.17%
Avg severity: $15,841
Nonrenewal Rate
1.59%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21677 (Woolford, MD)

ZIP 21677 (Woolford, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,979 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 18 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21677 comes in 11% above, the 75th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 22% above, ranking #68 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Tall Timbers (ZIP 20690) at $1,982, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 25.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.17%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,841. The nonrenewal rate here is 1.59%, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 8.5% through 2022, ranging $1,824 to $2,043 with a 5-year average of $1,958, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 21677 Compares

vs National Average
$1,979 vs $1,776
11% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,979 vs $1,627
22% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21677, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050$2,100 20182019202020212022 $1,979
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21677.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,824 -
2019 $1,925 +5.6%
2020 $2,020 +4.9%
2021 $2,043 +1.1%
2022 $1,979 -3.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,958
Premium Range
$1,824 - $2,043
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21677

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

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 21677?
ZIP 21677 (Woolford, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,979 per year as of 2022 (75th percentile, #68 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +8.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Woolford, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21677: a claims frequency of 3.17%, a loss ratio of 25.4%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.59%, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21677 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21677 premiums of $1,979/yr are 11% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21677?
ZIP 21677 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.59% in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21677 over 5 years?
ZIP 21677 premiums spanned $1,824 to $2,043 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,958. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 21677 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21677 has an average premium of $1,979/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 22% above the state average, ranking #68 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.