ZIP 21784 · Carroll County

Sykesville, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21784, Sykesville, Maryland.

52.2%
Loss ratio
0.53%
Nonrenewal rate
#261 of 422
Maryland rank
254
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Sykesville, MD (ZIP 21784) runs $1,427/yr on average: the 41st percentile nationally and 20% below the U.S. average.

$1,427
Avg premium (2022)
-20%
vs U.S. average
+11.5%
since 2018
41st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,427/yr
+11.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
52.2%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.23%
Avg severity: $14,220
Nonrenewal Rate
0.53%
+76.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21784 (Sykesville, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21784 (Sykesville, MD) at $1,427 per year for 2022 across approximately 254 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 21784 in the 41st percentile, 20% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 12% below, ranking #261 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is North Beach (ZIP 20714) at $1,428, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 52.2%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 5.23%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,220. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.53% in this ZIP, a rise of 76.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21784 have risen by 11.5%, ranging from $1,279 to $1,427 with a five-year average of $1,354, 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 21784 Compares

vs National Average
$1,427 vs $1,776
20% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,427 vs $1,627
12% below state avg
National Percentile
41th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21784, 2018–2022

$1,250$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450 20182019202020212022 $1,427
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21784.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,279 -
2019 $1,326 +3.7%
2020 $1,364 +2.8%
2021 $1,374 +0.7%
2022 $1,427 +3.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,354
Premium Range
$1,279 - $1,427
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21784

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

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 21784?
At the 41st percentile nationally, #261 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21784 (Sykesville, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,427 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +11.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Sykesville, MD?
In ZIP 21784, insurers report a 52.2% loss ratio, a 5.23% claims frequency, and a 0.53% nonrenewal rate, the 41st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21784 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21784 lands in the 41st percentile: its $1,427/yr average is 20% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21784?
Insurers decline to renew 0.53% of policies in ZIP 21784 in Maryland, a rise of 76.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21784 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21784 have ranged from $1,279 to $1,427, with a 5-year average of $1,354. The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21784 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21784 runs 12% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,427/yr), ranking #261 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.