ZIP 21817 · Somerset County

Crisfield, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21817, Crisfield, Maryland.

15.8%
Loss ratio
0.73%
Nonrenewal rate
#391 of 422
Maryland rank
138
Policies

The verdict

At $1,163/yr, Crisfield, MD (ZIP 21817) sits in the 20th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,163
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
+2.3%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,163/yr
+2.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
15.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.81%
Avg severity: $6,536
Nonrenewal Rate
0.73%
-51.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21817 (Crisfield, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 21817 (Crisfield, MD) pay an average of $1,163 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 138 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 35% below that mark and lands in the 20th national percentile. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 29% below, ranking #391 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Rockville (ZIP 20851) at $1,164, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 21817 shows a 15.8% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 2.81% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $6,536. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.73% in this ZIP, a drop of 51.7% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21817 costs have risen 2.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,137 to a high of $1,182, an annualized rate of +0.6% 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 21817 Compares

vs National Average
$1,163 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,163 vs $1,627
29% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21817, 2018–2022

$1,130$1,140$1,150$1,160$1,170$1,180$1,190 20182019202020212022 $1,163
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21817.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,137 -
2019 $1,182 +4.0%
2020 $1,172 -0.9%
2021 $1,150 -1.9%
2022 $1,163 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,161
Premium Range
$1,137 - $1,182
Annual Change Rate
+0.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21817

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

  • Put ZIP 21817 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 21817?
ZIP 21817 (Crisfield, MD) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 20th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,163 per year, #391 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +2.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Crisfield, MD?
In ZIP 21817, insurers report a 15.8% loss ratio, a 2.81% claims frequency, and a 0.73% nonrenewal rate, the 20th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21817 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21817 lands in the 20th percentile: its $1,163/yr average is 35% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21817?
Insurers decline to renew 0.73% of policies in ZIP 21817 in Maryland, a drop of 51.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21817 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21817 have ranged from $1,137 to $1,182, with a 5-year average of $1,161. The annualized change rate is +0.6% per year.
How does ZIP 21817 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21817 runs 29% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,163/yr), ranking #391 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.