ZIP 21719 · Washington County

Cascade, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21719, Cascade, Maryland.

37.7%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#365 of 422
Maryland rank
177
Policies

The verdict

At $1,236/yr, Cascade, MD (ZIP 21719) sits in the 26th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,236
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+11.6%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,236/yr
+11.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
37.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.09%
Avg severity: $15,072
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-11.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21719 (Cascade, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21719 (Cascade, MD) at $1,236 per year for 2022 across approximately 177 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21719 comes in 30% below, the 26th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #365 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Halethorpe (ZIP 21227) at $1,237, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21719 is 37.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 3.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,072. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.56%, a drop of 11.0% over the past five years, 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 11.6% through 2022, ranging $1,108 to $1,236 with a 5-year average of $1,157, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 21719 Compares

vs National Average
$1,236 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,236 vs $1,627
24% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21719, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,236
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21719.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,108 -
2019 $1,127 +1.7%
2020 $1,125 -0.2%
2021 $1,191 +5.8%
2022 $1,236 +3.8%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,157
Premium Range
$1,108 - $1,236
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21719

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 21719 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 21719?
ZIP 21719 (Cascade, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,236 per year as of 2022 (26th percentile, #365 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +11.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Cascade, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21719: a claims frequency of 3.09%, a loss ratio of 37.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.56%, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21719 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21719 lands in the 26th percentile: its $1,236/yr average is 30% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21719?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21719 is 0.56%, a drop of 11.0% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21719 over 5 years?
ZIP 21719 premiums spanned $1,108 to $1,236 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,157. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21719 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21719 averages $1,236/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #365 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.