ZIP 21717 · Frederick County

Buckeystown, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21717, Buckeystown, Maryland.

6.7%
Loss ratio
#115 of 422
Maryland rank
57
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 21717 (Buckeystown, MD) homeowners insurance averages $1,753/yr, 63rd percentile nationally, 1% below the U.S. norm.

$1,753
Avg premium (2022)
-1%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
63rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,753/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
6.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.67%
Avg severity: $7,085
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21717 (Buckeystown, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21717 (Buckeystown, MD) runs $1,753 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 57 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21717 comes in 1% below, the 63rd percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 8% above that figure, ranking #115 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Baltimore (ZIP 21202) at $1,751, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 6.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 1.67% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,085.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21717 have risen by 7.8%, ranging from $1,583 to $1,814 with a five-year average of $1,691, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 21717 Compares

vs National Average
$1,753 vs $1,776
1% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,753 vs $1,627
8% above state avg
National Percentile
63th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21717, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,600$1,700$1,800$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,753
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21717.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,626 -
2019 $1,583 -2.6%
2020 $1,814 +14.6%
2021 $1,677 -7.5%
2022 $1,753 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,691
Premium Range
$1,583 - $1,814
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21717

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

  • Compare ZIP 21717 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. Maryland overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. Loss ratio guide

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 21717?
At the 63rd percentile nationally, #115 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21717 (Buckeystown, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,753 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Buckeystown, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21717: claims frequency (1.67%), loss ratio (6.7%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 63rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21717 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21717 premiums of $1,753/yr are 1% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 63rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21717?
ZIP 21717 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21717 over 5 years?
ZIP 21717 premiums spanned $1,583 to $1,814 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,691. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 21717 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21717 runs 8% above the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,753/yr), ranking #115 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.