ZIP 21782 · Washington County

Sharpsburg, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21782, Sharpsburg, Maryland.

35.0%
Loss ratio
0.79%
Nonrenewal rate
#363 of 422
Maryland rank
52
Policies

The verdict

At $1,237/yr, Sharpsburg, MD (ZIP 21782) sits in the 26th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 30% below the U.S. average.

$1,237
Avg premium (2022)
-30%
vs U.S. average
+13.8%
since 2018
26th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,237/yr
+13.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
35.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.87%
Avg severity: $11,202
Nonrenewal Rate
0.79%
+110.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21782 (Sharpsburg, MD)

ZIP 21782 (Sharpsburg, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,237 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 52 reported policies. That is 30% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 26th percentile nationally. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 24% (below), ranking #363 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Halethorpe (ZIP 21227) at $1,237, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21782 is 35.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.87% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,202. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.79%, a rise of 110.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21782 premiums risen 13.8%, spanning $1,087 to $1,237 (five-year average: $1,158), an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 21782 Compares

vs National Average
$1,237 vs $1,776
30% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,237 vs $1,627
24% below state avg
National Percentile
26th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21782, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,100$1,150$1,200$1,250 20182019202020212022 $1,237
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21782.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,087 -
2019 $1,120 +3.0%
2020 $1,168 +4.3%
2021 $1,178 +0.8%
2022 $1,237 +5.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,158
Premium Range
$1,087 - $1,237
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21782

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

  • Put ZIP 21782 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 21782?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21782 (Sharpsburg, MD) averages $1,237 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 26th percentile, #363 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +13.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sharpsburg, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21782: claims frequency (3.87%), loss ratio (35.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.79%), together placing this ZIP at the 26th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21782 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21782 premiums of $1,237/yr are 30% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 26th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21782?
ZIP 21782 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.79% in Maryland, a rise of 110.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21782 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21782 runs $1,087-$1,237 (5-year average $1,158). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21782 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21782 averages $1,237/yr, 24% below that figure, ranking #363 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.