ZIP 21716 · Frederick County

Brunswick, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21716, Brunswick, Maryland.

35.9%
Loss ratio
0.51%
Nonrenewal rate
#406 of 422
Maryland rank
584
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Brunswick, MD (ZIP 21716) runs $1,069/yr on average: the 12th percentile nationally and 40% below the U.S. average.

$1,069
Avg premium (2022)
-40%
vs U.S. average
+15.3%
since 2018
12th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,069/yr
+15.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.82%
Avg severity: $10,048
Nonrenewal Rate
0.51%
+70.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21716 (Brunswick, MD)

ZIP 21716 (Brunswick, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,069 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 584 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 12th percentile nationally. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #406 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Dundalk (ZIP 21222) at $1,067, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21716 is 35.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.82%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,048. Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 21716 at expiration, a rise of 70.5% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 15.3% through 2022, ranging $927 to $1,069 with a 5-year average of $991, an annualized rate of +3.6% 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 21716 Compares

vs National Average
$1,069 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,069 vs $1,627
34% below state avg
National Percentile
12th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21716, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,069
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21716.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $927 -
2019 $962 +3.8%
2020 $995 +3.5%
2021 $1,004 +0.9%
2022 $1,069 +6.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$991
Premium Range
$927 - $1,069
Annual Change Rate
+3.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21716

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 21716?
At just the 12th national percentile, #406 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, homeowners in ZIP 21716 (Brunswick, MD) pay a comparatively low $1,069 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +15.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Brunswick, MD?
In ZIP 21716, insurers report a 35.9% loss ratio, a 3.82% claims frequency, and a 0.51% nonrenewal rate, the 12th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21716 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21716 lands in the 12th percentile: its $1,069/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21716?
Insurers decline to renew 0.51% of policies in ZIP 21716 in Maryland, a rise of 70.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21716 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21716 runs $927-$1,069 (5-year average $991). The annualized change rate is +3.6% per year.
How does ZIP 21716 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21716 runs 34% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,069/yr), ranking #406 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.