ZIP 21842 · Worcester County

Ocean City, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21842, Ocean City, Maryland averages $1,954/yr.

13.0%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#73 of 422
Maryland rank
481
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Ocean City, MD sits #6,803 nationally on average premium ($1,954) versus #19,146 on nonrenewal rate (0.41%).

$1,954
Avg premium (2022)
#6,803
of 25,593 on premium
#19,146
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
73rd
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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
54/100
21842 - Ocean City, 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 F
$1,954/yr
Avg premium, 27th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability A
0.00%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
68.2
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
91.8
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21842's premium sits nationally

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

$1,954 Around the middle lower than 27% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 21842. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Maryland, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 21842; crosshairs: Maryland averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$652.8$1999.3$3345.8$4692.3$6038.90.2%1.0%1.9%2.7%3.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 21835 · Linkwood $898/yr · 3.41%
  • ZIP 21545 · Mount Savage $1,036/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 21716 · Brunswick $1,069/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21234 · Parkville $1,119/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 20794 · Jessup $1,170/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 21076 · Hanover $1,192/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 21001 · Aberdeen $1,216/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 21227 · Halethorpe $1,237/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 21701 · Frederick $1,254/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21649 · Marydel $1,272/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 21713 · Boonsboro $1,288/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21629 · Denton $1,301/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 21921 · Elkton $1,325/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 21871 · Westover $1,343/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 21636 · Goldsboro $1,355/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 21917 · Colora $1,375/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 20871 · Clarksburg $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 20876 · Germantown $1,405/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 20770 · Greenbelt $1,420/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 20714 · North Beach $1,428/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21733 · Fairplay $1,439/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 20872 · Damascus $1,460/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 21814 · Bivalve $1,478/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 20707 · Laurel $1,491/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 21718 · Burkittsville $1,503/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 21661 · Rock Hall $1,530/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 20715 · Bowie $1,549/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 20746 · Suitland $1,581/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 20653 · Lexington Park $1,600/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20716 · Bowie $1,611/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 20878 · Gaithersburg $1,638/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 21047 · Fallston $1,656/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20620 · Callaway $1,684/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 20732 · Chesapeake Beach $1,711/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 20735 · Clinton $1,733/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 21117 · Owings Mills $1,744/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 21212 · Baltimore $1,782/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 20685 · Saint Leonard $1,815/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21645 · Kennedyville $1,844/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 20779 · Tracys Landing $1,891/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21209 · Baltimore $1,916/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 21842 · Ocean City (this ZIP) $1,954/yr · 0.41%
  • ZIP 20639 · Huntingtown $1,982/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 21057 · Glen Arm $2,049/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 21673 · Trappe $2,113/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 21658 · Queenstown $2,252/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 20814 · Bethesda $2,355/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 21131 · Phoenix $2,475/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 21071 · Glyndon $2,705/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 21056 · Gibson Island $5,794/yr · 1.49%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,954/yr
Above-median premium
+4.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.0%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.11%
Avg severity: $12,016
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
+57.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21842 (Ocean City, MD)

ZIP 21842 (Ocean City, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,954 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 481 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 21842 in the 73rd percentile, 10% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21842 is 20% above, ranking #73 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Upperco (ZIP 21155) at $1,954, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 13.0%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 21842. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,016. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.41%, a rise of 57.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21842 have risen by 4.3%, ranging from $1,873 to $1,994 with a five-year average of $1,953, an annualized rate of +1.1% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 21842's county (Worcester): score 68.2, rating Relatively Low, hazard Hurricane. That is #10 of 24 Maryland counties and the 68th national percentile (13% above the 60.2 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 50.0 · Community Resilience 91.8. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 21842 Compares

vs National Average
$1,954 vs $1,776
10% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,954 vs $1,627
20% above state avg
National Percentile
73th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21842, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000$2,050 20182019202020212022 $1,954
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21842.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,873 -
2019 $1,954 +4.3%
2020 $1,994 +2.0%
2021 $1,993 -0.0%
2022 $1,954 -2.0%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 21842 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,953
Premium Range
$1,873 - $1,994
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Worcester County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21842 via FIPS 24047. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
68.2
Relatively Low · 68th national percentile
In-state county rank
#10
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $10,526,891

Social Vulnerability Index 50.0 · Community Resilience 91.8

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 21842's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 21842: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Maryland. County hazard context (Worcester, NRI 68.2) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,954/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.41% 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 21842?
At the 73rd percentile nationally, #73 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21842 (Ocean City, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,954 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Ocean City, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21842: claims frequency (2.11%), loss ratio (13.0%), and nonrenewal rate (0.41%), together placing this ZIP at the 73rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21842 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21842 lands in the 73rd percentile: its $1,954/yr average is 10% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21842?
Insurers decline to renew 0.41% of policies in ZIP 21842 in Maryland, a rise of 57.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21842 over 5 years?
ZIP 21842 premiums spanned $1,873 to $1,994 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,953. The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 21842 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21842 averages $1,954/yr, 20% above that figure, ranking #73 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21842?
County NRI 68.2 (Relatively Low) covers ZIP 21842 via Worcester County FIPS 24047. In-state rank #10 of 24; national percentile 68th; hazard Hurricane.

What to do with ZIP 21842

This ZIP's premiums run at the 73rd 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.