ZIP 21850 · Wicomico County

Pittsville, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21850, Pittsville, Maryland.

19.5%
Loss ratio
0.41%
Nonrenewal rate
#403 of 422
Maryland rank
34
Policies

The verdict

Pittsville, MD (ZIP 21850) averages $1,098/yr for homeowners insurance, 38% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 15th percentile nationally.

$1,098
Avg premium (2022)
-38%
vs U.S. average
+3.8%
since 2018
15th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,098/yr
+3.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
19.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.74%
Avg severity: $7,823
Nonrenewal Rate
0.41%
-12.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21850 (Pittsville, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21850 (Pittsville, MD) at $1,098 per year for 2022 across approximately 34 reported policies. That is 38% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 15th percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21850 is 33% below, ranking #403 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Fruitland (ZIP 21826) at $1,101, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21850 is 19.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.74%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,823. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.41%, a drop of 12.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 21850 costs have risen 3.8% since 2018, from a low of $1,058 to a high of $1,100, an annualized rate of +0.9% 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 21850 Compares

vs National Average
$1,098 vs $1,776
38% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,098 vs $1,627
33% below state avg
National Percentile
15th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21850, 2018–2022

$1,050$1,060$1,070$1,080$1,090$1,100$1,110 20182019202020212022 $1,098
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21850.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,058 -
2019 $1,100 +4.0%
2020 $1,090 -0.9%
2021 $1,078 -1.1%
2022 $1,098 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,085
Premium Range
$1,058 - $1,100
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21850

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 21850?
ZIP 21850 (Pittsville, MD) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 15th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,098 per year, #403 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +3.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Pittsville, MD?
In ZIP 21850, insurers report a 19.5% loss ratio, a 2.74% claims frequency, and a 0.41% nonrenewal rate, the 15th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21850 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21850 premiums of $1,098/yr are 38% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 15th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21850?
Insurers decline to renew 0.41% of policies in ZIP 21850 in Maryland, a drop of 12.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21850 over 5 years?
ZIP 21850 premiums spanned $1,058 to $1,100 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,085. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 21850 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21850 averages $1,098/yr, 33% below that figure, ranking #403 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.