ZIP 21727 · Frederick County

Emmitsburg, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21727, Emmitsburg, Maryland.

69.8%
Loss ratio
0.19%
Nonrenewal rate
#358 of 422
Maryland rank
70
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Emmitsburg, MD (ZIP 21727) runs $1,248/yr on average: the 27th percentile nationally and 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,248
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+9.6%
since 2018
27th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,248/yr
+9.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
69.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.14%
Avg severity: $14,184
Nonrenewal Rate
0.19%
-54.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21727 (Emmitsburg, MD)

ZIP 21727 (Emmitsburg, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,248 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 70 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 27th percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21727 is 23% below, ranking #358 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Crumpton (ZIP 21628) at $1,250, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21727 shows a 69.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,184. Insurers decline to renew 0.19% of policies in ZIP 21727 at expiration, a drop of 54.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21727 have risen by 9.6%, ranging from $1,140 to $1,248 with a five-year average of $1,195, an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 21727 Compares

vs National Average
$1,248 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,248 vs $1,627
23% below state avg
National Percentile
27th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21727, 2018–2022

$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,248
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21727.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,140 -
2019 $1,179 +3.5%
2020 $1,205 +2.2%
2021 $1,205 -0.1%
2022 $1,248 +3.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,195
Premium Range
$1,140 - $1,248
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21727

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 21727?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21727 (Emmitsburg, MD) averages $1,248 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 27th percentile, #358 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +9.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Emmitsburg, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21727: claims frequency (6.14%), loss ratio (69.8%), and nonrenewal rate (0.19%), together placing this ZIP at the 27th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21727 compared to the national average?
At $1,248/yr, ZIP 21727 runs 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 27th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21727?
Insurers decline to renew 0.19% of policies in ZIP 21727 in Maryland, a drop of 54.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21727 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21727 have ranged from $1,140 to $1,248, with a 5-year average of $1,195. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21727 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21727 averages $1,248/yr, 23% below that figure, ranking #358 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.