ZIP 21872 · Worcester County

Whaleyville, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 21872, Whaleyville, Maryland.

13.7%
Loss ratio
#239 of 422
Maryland rank
15
Policies

The verdict

At $1,470/yr, Whaleyville, MD (ZIP 21872) sits in the 44th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 17% below the U.S. average.

$1,470
Avg premium (2022)
-17%
vs U.S. average
+5.5%
since 2018
44th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,470/yr
+5.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
13.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.44%
Avg severity: $8,267
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21872 (Whaleyville, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 21872 (Whaleyville, MD) pay an average of $1,470 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 15 reported policies. That is 17% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 44th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 10% below, ranking #239 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Chester (ZIP 21619) at $1,473, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 13.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. 2.44% of policies in ZIP 21872 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,267.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 21872 premiums risen 5.5%, spanning $1,393 to $1,574 (five-year average: $1,476), an annualized rate of +1.4% 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 21872 Compares

vs National Average
$1,470 vs $1,776
17% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,470 vs $1,627
10% below state avg
National Percentile
44th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21872, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600 20182019202020212022 $1,470
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21872.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,393 -
2019 $1,464 +5.1%
2020 $1,574 +7.6%
2021 $1,481 -6.0%
2022 $1,470 -0.7%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,476
Premium Range
$1,393 - $1,574
Annual Change Rate
+1.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 21872

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 21872?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 21872 (Whaleyville, MD) averages $1,470 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 44th percentile, #239 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +5.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Whaleyville, MD?
In ZIP 21872, insurers report a 13.7% loss ratio, a 2.44% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 44th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21872 compared to the national average?
At $1,470/yr, ZIP 21872 runs 17% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 44th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21872?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 21872 in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21872 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 21872 runs $1,393-$1,574 (5-year average $1,476). The annualized change rate is +1.4% per year.
How does ZIP 21872 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21872 has an average premium of $1,470/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 10% below the state average, ranking #239 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.