ZIP 21829 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21829 (Girdletree, MD)

ZIP 21829 (Girdletree, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,340 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 34th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 18% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21829 is 151.7%, meaning insurers paid out more in claims than they collected — a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $85,374.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21829 have risen by 1.8%, ranging from $1,316 to $1,502 with a five-year average of $1,382 — an annualized rate of +0.5% per year. 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.