ZIP 21863 · Worcester County

Snow Hill, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21863, Snow Hill, Maryland.

10.7%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#254 of 422
Maryland rank
16
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Snow Hill, MD (ZIP 21863) runs $1,437/yr on average: the 42nd percentile nationally and 19% below the U.S. average.

$1,437
Avg premium (2022)
-19%
vs U.S. average
+4.7%
since 2018
42nd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,437/yr
+4.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.18%
Avg severity: $7,051
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
-42.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21863 (Snow Hill, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21863 (Snow Hill, MD) at $1,437 per year for 2022 across approximately 16 reported policies. That is 19% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 42nd percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 21863 is 12% below, ranking #254 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Waldorf (ZIP 20602) at $1,437, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 10.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 2.18% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,051. 0.65% of ZIP 21863 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 42.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21863 premiums risen 4.7%, spanning $1,373 to $1,490 (five-year average: $1,448), an annualized rate of +1.1% 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 21863 Compares

vs National Average
$1,437 vs $1,776
19% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,437 vs $1,627
12% below state avg
National Percentile
42th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21863, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,437
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21863.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,373 -
2019 $1,473 +7.3%
2020 $1,490 +1.2%
2021 $1,465 -1.7%
2022 $1,437 -1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,448
Premium Range
$1,373 - $1,490
Annual Change Rate
+1.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21863

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

  • Put ZIP 21863 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 21863?
At the 42nd percentile nationally, #254 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21863 (Snow Hill, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,437 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +4.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Snow Hill, MD?
In ZIP 21863, insurers report a 10.7% loss ratio, a 2.18% claims frequency, and a 0.65% nonrenewal rate, the 42nd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21863 compared to the national average?
At $1,437/yr, ZIP 21863 runs 19% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 42nd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21863?
Insurers decline to renew 0.65% of policies in ZIP 21863 in Maryland, a drop of 42.5% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21863 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21863 runs $1,373-$1,490 (5-year average $1,448). The annualized change rate is +1.1% per year.
How does ZIP 21863 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21863 averages $1,437/yr, 12% below that figure, ranking #254 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.