ZIP 21714 · Frederick County

Braddock Heights, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21714, Braddock Heights, Maryland.

2.8%
Loss ratio
1.69%
Nonrenewal rate
#131 of 422
Maryland rank
1,320
Policies

The verdict

At $1,725/yr, Braddock Heights, MD (ZIP 21714) sits in the 62nd percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 3% below the U.S. average.

$1,725
Avg premium (2022)
-3%
vs U.S. average
+19.3%
since 2018
62nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,725/yr
+19.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.69%
Avg severity: $2,890
Nonrenewal Rate
1.69%
-1.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21714 (Braddock Heights, MD)

ZIP 21714 (Braddock Heights, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,725 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,320 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62nd percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21714 is 6% above, ranking #131 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Newburg (ZIP 20664) at $1,724, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21714 is 2.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 1.69% of policies in ZIP 21714 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,890. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.69% in this ZIP, a drop of 1.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21714 costs have risen 19.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,447 to a high of $1,725, an annualized rate of +4.5% 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 21714 Compares

vs National Average
$1,725 vs $1,776
3% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,725 vs $1,627
6% above state avg
National Percentile
62th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21714, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800 20182019202020212022 $1,725
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21714.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,447 -
2019 $1,550 +7.2%
2020 $1,695 +9.3%
2021 $1,660 -2.0%
2022 $1,725 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,616
Premium Range
$1,447 - $1,725
Annual Change Rate
+4.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21714

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 21714?
ZIP 21714 (Braddock Heights, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,725 per year as of 2022 (62nd percentile, #131 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +19.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Braddock Heights, MD?
In ZIP 21714, insurers report a 2.8% loss ratio, a 1.69% claims frequency, and a 1.69% nonrenewal rate, the 62nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21714 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21714 lands in the 62nd percentile: its $1,725/yr average is 3% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21714?
ZIP 21714 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.69% in Maryland, a drop of 1.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21714 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21714 have ranged from $1,447 to $1,725, with a 5-year average of $1,616. The annualized change rate is +4.5% per year.
How does ZIP 21714 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21714 has an average premium of $1,725/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 6% above the state average, ranking #131 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.