ZIP 21774 · Frederick County

New Market, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21774, New Market, Maryland.

55.0%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#351 of 422
Maryland rank
312
Policies

The verdict

At $1,268/yr, New Market, MD (ZIP 21774) sits in the 29th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 29% below the U.S. average.

$1,268
Avg premium (2022)
-29%
vs U.S. average
+3.1%
since 2018
29th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,268/yr
+3.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
55.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.88%
Avg severity: $14,272
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
+5.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21774 (New Market, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21774 (New Market, MD) at $1,268 per year for 2022 across approximately 312 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 29% below that mark and lands in the 29th national percentile. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (below), ranking #351 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Toddville (ZIP 21672) at $1,267, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 55.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21774. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 4.88%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,272. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.45%, a rise of 5.8% 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 3.1% through 2022, ranging $1,229 to $1,268 with a 5-year average of $1,250, an annualized rate of +0.8% 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 21774 Compares

vs National Average
$1,268 vs $1,776
29% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,268 vs $1,627
22% below state avg
National Percentile
29th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21774, 2018–2022

$1,220$1,230$1,240$1,250$1,260$1,270 20182019202020212022 $1,268
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21774.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,229 -
2019 $1,250 +1.7%
2020 $1,263 +1.0%
2021 $1,239 -1.9%
2022 $1,268 +2.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,250
Premium Range
$1,229 - $1,268
Annual Change Rate
+0.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21774

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

  • Put ZIP 21774 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 21774?
ZIP 21774 (New Market, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,268 per year as of 2022 (29th percentile, #351 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +3.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in New Market, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21774: claims frequency (4.88%), loss ratio (55.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.45%), together placing this ZIP at the 29th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21774 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21774 lands in the 29th percentile: its $1,268/yr average is 29% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21774?
ZIP 21774 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.45% in Maryland, a rise of 5.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21774 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21774 have ranged from $1,229 to $1,268, with a 5-year average of $1,250. The annualized change rate is +0.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21774 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21774 runs 22% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,268/yr), ranking #351 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.