ZIP 21871 · Somerset County

Westover, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21871, Westover, Maryland.

20.6%
Loss ratio
0.42%
Nonrenewal rate
#311 of 422
Maryland rank
12
Policies

The verdict

At $1,343/yr, Westover, MD (ZIP 21871) sits in the 35th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 24% below the U.S. average.

$1,343
Avg premium (2022)
-24%
vs U.S. average
+8.4%
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)
$1,343/yr
+8.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
20.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.38%
Avg severity: $8,199
Nonrenewal Rate
0.42%
-11.6% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21871 (Westover, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21871 (Westover, MD) at $1,343 per year for 2022 across approximately 12 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. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 17% below, ranking #311 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Henderson (ZIP 21640) at $1,341, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 20.6%, 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 3.38%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,199. Insurers decline to renew 0.42% of policies in ZIP 21871 at expiration, a drop of 11.6% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21871 have risen by 8.4%, ranging from $1,239 to $1,343 with a five-year average of $1,304, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 21871 Compares

vs National Average
$1,343 vs $1,776
24% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,343 vs $1,627
17% below state avg
National Percentile
35th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21871, 2018–2022

$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,343
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21871.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,239 -
2019 $1,281 +3.4%
2020 $1,321 +3.1%
2021 $1,335 +1.1%
2022 $1,343 +0.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,304
Premium Range
$1,239 - $1,343
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21871

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 21871?
At the 35th percentile nationally, #311 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 21871 (Westover, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,343 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +8.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Westover, MD?
In ZIP 21871, insurers report a 20.6% loss ratio, a 3.38% claims frequency, and a 0.42% nonrenewal rate, the 35th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21871 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21871 lands in the 35th percentile: its $1,343/yr average is 24% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21871?
ZIP 21871 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.42% in Maryland, a drop of 11.6% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21871 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21871 runs $1,239-$1,343 (5-year average $1,304). The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 21871 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 21871 averages $1,343/yr, 17% below that figure, ranking #311 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.