ZIP 21779 · Washington County

Rohrersville, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21779, Rohrersville, Maryland averages $1,410/yr.

20.1%
Loss ratio
#274 of 422
Maryland rank
42
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 21779 (Rohrersville, MD) homeowners insurance averages $1,410/yr, 40th percentile nationally, 21% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,410
Avg premium (2022)
-21%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+9.8%
since 2018
40th
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
52/100
21779 - Rohrersville, MD

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability C+
$1,410/yr
Avg premium, 60th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
68.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B
73.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21779's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,410 Lower than most lower than 60% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,410/yr
Near-median premium
+9.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.79%
Avg severity: $10,166
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21779 (Rohrersville, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21779 (Rohrersville, MD) runs $1,410 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 42 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 21% below that mark and lands in the 40th national percentile. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 13% below, ranking #274 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Baltimore (ZIP 21211) at $1,409, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21779 shows a 20.1% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.79% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $10,166.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21779 premiums risen 9.8%, spanning $1,285 to $1,430 (five-year average: $1,367), an annualized rate of +2.4% per year.

Washington County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.8 (Relatively Low), 69th percentile nationally and #9 of 24 Maryland counties - 14% above the state mean of 60.2. Dominant mapped hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 44.6 · Community Resilience 73.2. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 21779 Compares

vs National Average
$1,410 vs $1,776
21% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,410 vs $1,627
13% below state avg
National Percentile
40th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21779, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,410
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21779.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,285 -
2019 $1,331 +3.6%
2020 $1,430 +7.4%
2021 $1,377 -3.7%
2022 $1,410 +2.4%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 21779, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,367
Premium Range
$1,285 - $1,430
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Washington County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21779 via FIPS 24043. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
68.8
Relatively Low · 69th national percentile
In-state county rank
#9
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $4,059,074

Social Vulnerability Index 44.6 · Community Resilience 73.2

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maryland NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 21779's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

ZIP 21779's county NRI is 68.8 (Relatively Low). Peer ZIPs below are other-state only so the neighborhoods are not Maryland containment.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,410/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 21779?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21779 (Rohrersville, MD) averages $1,410 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 40th percentile, #274 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +9.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rohrersville, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21779: claims frequency (2.79%), loss ratio (20.1%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 40th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21779 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21779 premiums of $1,410/yr are 21% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 40th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21779?
ZIP 21779 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21779 over 5 years?
ZIP 21779 premiums spanned $1,285 to $1,430 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,367. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 21779 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21779 has an average premium of $1,410/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 13% below the state average, ranking #274 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21779?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 21779 (Washington) is 68.8 - #9/24 in Maryland, 69th national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 21779

This ZIP's premiums run at the 40th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.