ZIP 21734 · Washington County

Funkstown, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21734, Funkstown, Maryland.

11.1%
Loss ratio
#405 of 422
Maryland rank
1,317
Policies

The verdict

At $1,081/yr, Funkstown, MD (ZIP 21734) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,081
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+11.8%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,081/yr
+11.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.20%
Avg severity: $5,455
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21734 (Funkstown, MD)

ZIP 21734 (Funkstown, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,081 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,317 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 21734 comes in 39% below, the 14th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 34% below that figure, ranking #405 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Frederick (ZIP 21703) at $1,083, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 11.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.20%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,455.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21734 premiums risen 11.8%, spanning $948 to $1,081 (five-year average: $1,011), 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 21734 Compares

vs National Average
$1,081 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,081 vs $1,627
34% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21734, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,081
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21734.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $966 -
2019 $948 -2.0%
2020 $1,019 +7.6%
2021 $1,040 +2.0%
2022 $1,081 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,011
Premium Range
$948 - $1,081
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21734

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

  • Compare ZIP 21734 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 21734?
At just the 14th national percentile, #405 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, homeowners in ZIP 21734 (Funkstown, MD) pay a comparatively low $1,081 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +11.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Funkstown, MD?
In ZIP 21734, insurers report a 11.1% loss ratio, a 2.20% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21734 compared to the national average?
At $1,081/yr, ZIP 21734 runs 39% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 14th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21734?
ZIP 21734 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21734 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21734 have ranged from $948 to $1,081, with a 5-year average of $1,011. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21734 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21734 averages $1,081/yr, 34% below that figure, ranking #405 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.