ZIP 21840 · Wicomico County

Nanticoke, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21840, Nanticoke, Maryland averages $1,594/yr.

2.4%
Loss ratio
#184 of 422
Maryland rank
27
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 21840 (Nanticoke, MD) homeowners insurance averages $1,594/yr, 53rd percentile nationally, 10% below the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,594
Avg premium (2022)
-10%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+5.9%
since 2018
53rd
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
51/100
21840 - Nanticoke, MD

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability D
$1,594/yr
Avg premium, 47th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
60.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21840's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,594 Around the middle lower than 47% of 25,593 ZIP codes

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,594/yr
Near-median premium
+5.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
2.4%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
1.32%
Avg severity: $2,964
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21840 (Nanticoke, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21840 (Nanticoke, MD) at $1,594 per year for 2022 across approximately 27 reported policies. That is 10% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 53rd percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21840 is 2% below, ranking #184 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Waldorf (ZIP 20601) at $1,591, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 2.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.32%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $2,964.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21840 premiums risen 5.9%, spanning $1,505 to $1,623 (five-year average: $1,578), an annualized rate of +1.4% per year.

Mid-tercile FEMA NRI for Wicomico County: score 60.8, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. National percentile 61st; in-state rank #11/24; 1% above Maryland's 60.2 mean. Social Vulnerability Index 26.9 · Community Resilience 76.9.

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 21840 Compares

vs National Average
$1,594 vs $1,776
10% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,594 vs $1,627
2% below state avg
National Percentile
53th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21840, 2018–2022

$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,594
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21840.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,505 -
2019 $1,558 +3.5%
2020 $1,612 +3.5%
2021 $1,623 +0.7%
2022 $1,594 -1.8%

Filing-window snapshot: ZIP 21840, 2018-2022

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,578
Premium Range
$1,505 - $1,623
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Wicomico County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21840 via FIPS 24045. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
60.8
Relatively Low · 61st national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $11,311,170

Social Vulnerability Index 26.9 · Community Resilience 76.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maryland NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 21840 in Wicomico County (NRI 60.8, hazard Hurricane), both outside Maryland. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,594/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 21840?
At the 53rd percentile nationally, #184 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21840 (Nanticoke, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,594 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +5.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Nanticoke, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21840: claims frequency (1.32%), loss ratio (2.4%), and nonrenewal rate (N/A), together placing this ZIP at the 53rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21840 compared to the national average?
At $1,594/yr, ZIP 21840 runs 10% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 53rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21840?
ZIP 21840 shows a nonrenewal rate of N/A in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21840 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21840 have ranged from $1,505 to $1,623, with a 5-year average of $1,578. The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 21840 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21840 runs 2% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,594/yr), ranking #184 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21840?
County NRI 60.8 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 21840 via Wicomico County FIPS 24045. In-state rank #11 of 24; national percentile 61st; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 21840

This ZIP's premiums run at the 53rd national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.