ZIP 21733 · Washington County

Fairplay, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21733, Fairplay, Maryland.

32.5%
Loss ratio
0.90%
Nonrenewal rate
#252 of 422
Maryland rank
74
Policies

The verdict

Fairplay, MD (ZIP 21733) averages $1,439/yr for homeowners insurance, 19% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 42nd percentile nationally.

$1,439
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+11.5%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,439/yr
+11.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
32.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.89%
Avg severity: $12,033
Nonrenewal Rate
0.90%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21733 (Fairplay, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21733 (Fairplay, MD) at $1,439 per year for 2022 across approximately 74 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 12% (below), ranking #252 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Shady Side (ZIP 20764) at $1,440, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21733 is 32.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.89% of policies in ZIP 21733 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,033. Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 21733 at expiration; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21733 premiums risen 11.5%, spanning $1,291 to $1,439 (five-year average: $1,370), 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 21733 Compares

vs National Average
$1,439 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,439 vs $1,627
12% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21733, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,439
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21733.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,291 -
2019 $1,364 +5.7%
2020 $1,347 -1.2%
2021 $1,406 +4.3%
2022 $1,439 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,370
Premium Range
$1,291 - $1,439
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21733

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

  • Put ZIP 21733 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 21733?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21733 (Fairplay, MD) averages $1,439 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 42nd percentile, #252 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +11.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fairplay, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21733: claims frequency (3.89%), loss ratio (32.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.90%), together placing this ZIP at the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21733 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21733 premiums of $1,439/yr are 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21733?
Insurers decline to renew 0.90% of policies in ZIP 21733 in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21733 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21733 have ranged from $1,291 to $1,439, with a 5-year average of $1,370. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21733 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21733 averages $1,439/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #252 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.