ZIP 21849 · Wicomico County

Parsonsburg, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21849, Parsonsburg, Maryland.

12.6%
Loss ratio
0.87%
Nonrenewal rate
#333 of 422
Maryland rank
36
Policies

The verdict

Parsonsburg, MD (ZIP 21849) averages $1,294/yr for homeowners insurance, 27% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 31st percentile nationally.

$1,294
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+6.8%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,294/yr
+6.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
12.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.24%
Avg severity: $7,277
Nonrenewal Rate
0.87%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21849 (Parsonsburg, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21849 (Parsonsburg, MD) runs $1,294 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 36 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 27% below that mark and lands in the 31st national percentile. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 20% below that figure, ranking #333 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Rising Sun (ZIP 21911) at $1,295, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 12.6%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.24%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,277. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.87% in this ZIP; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 6.8% through 2022, ranging $1,212 to $1,316 with a 5-year average of $1,275, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 21849 Compares

vs National Average
$1,294 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,294 vs $1,627
20% below state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21849, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,294
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21849.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,212 -
2019 $1,274 +5.1%
2020 $1,316 +3.3%
2021 $1,280 -2.7%
2022 $1,294 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,275
Premium Range
$1,212 - $1,316
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21849

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

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 21849?
ZIP 21849 (Parsonsburg, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,294 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #333 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +6.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Parsonsburg, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 21849: a claims frequency of 2.24%, a loss ratio of 12.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.87%, placing this ZIP in the 31st percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21849 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21849 premiums of $1,294/yr are 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21849?
ZIP 21849 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.87% in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21849 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21849 runs $1,212-$1,316 (5-year average $1,275). The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 21849 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21849 has an average premium of $1,294/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 20% below the state average, ranking #333 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.