ZIP 21841 · Worcester County

Newark, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21841, Newark, Maryland.

23.6%
Loss ratio
1.18%
Nonrenewal rate
#305 of 422
Maryland rank
10
Policies

The verdict

At $1,351/yr, Newark, MD (ZIP 21841) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,351
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
-8.8%
since 2018
35th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,351/yr
-8.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
23.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.57%
Avg severity: $20,313
Nonrenewal Rate
1.18%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21841 (Newark, MD)

ZIP 21841 (Newark, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,351 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 10 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 24% below that mark and lands in the 35th national percentile. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 17% (below), ranking #305 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Baltimore (ZIP 21239) at $1,351, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 23.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21841. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,313. 1.18% of ZIP 21841 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have fallen by 8.8% through 2022, ranging $1,351 to $1,481 with a 5-year average of $1,430, an annualized rate of -2.3% 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 21841 Compares

vs National Average
$1,351 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,351 vs $1,627
17% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21841, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,351
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21841.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,481 -
2019 $1,480 -0.1%
2020 $1,428 -3.5%
2021 $1,408 -1.4%
2022 $1,351 -4.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,430
Premium Range
$1,351 - $1,481
Annual Change Rate
-2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21841

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

  • Put ZIP 21841 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 21841?
ZIP 21841 (Newark, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,351 per year as of 2022 (35th percentile, #305 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed -8.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Newark, MD?
In ZIP 21841, insurers report a 23.6% loss ratio, a 1.57% claims frequency, and a 1.18% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21841 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21841 premiums of $1,351/yr are 24% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 35th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21841?
Insurers decline to renew 1.18% of policies in ZIP 21841 in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21841 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21841 runs $1,351-$1,481 (5-year average $1,430). The annualized change rate is -2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 21841 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21841 averages $1,351/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #305 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.