ZIP 21787 · Carroll County

Taneytown, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21787, Taneytown, Maryland.

71.4%
Loss ratio
0.62%
Nonrenewal rate
#394 of 422
Maryland rank
71
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Taneytown, MD (ZIP 21787) runs $1,140/yr on average: the 18th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,140
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+4.4%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,140/yr
+4.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
71.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.36%
Avg severity: $12,783
Nonrenewal Rate
0.62%
+58.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21787 (Taneytown, MD)

ZIP 21787 (Taneytown, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,140 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 71 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 18th national percentile. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 30% (below), ranking #394 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Glen Burnie (ZIP 21060) at $1,137, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21787 shows a 71.4% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 6.36% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,783. Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 21787 at expiration, a rise of 58.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21787 costs have risen 4.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,092 to a high of $1,140, an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 21787 Compares

vs National Average
$1,140 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,140 vs $1,627
30% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21787, 2018–2022

$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140$1,160 20182019202020212022 $1,140
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21787.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,092 -
2019 $1,100 +0.7%
2020 $1,119 +1.7%
2021 $1,127 +0.7%
2022 $1,140 +1.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,115
Premium Range
$1,092 - $1,140
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21787

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

  • Put ZIP 21787 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 21787?
ZIP 21787 (Taneytown, MD) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,140 per year, #394 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +4.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Taneytown, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21787: claims frequency (6.36%), loss ratio (71.4%), and nonrenewal rate (0.62%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21787 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21787 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,140/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21787?
Insurers decline to renew 0.62% of policies in ZIP 21787 in Maryland, a rise of 58.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21787 over 5 years?
ZIP 21787 premiums spanned $1,092 to $1,140 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,115. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 21787 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21787 has an average premium of $1,140/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #394 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.