ZIP 21874 · Wicomico County

Willards, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 21874, Willards, Maryland averages $1,131/yr.

28.9%
Loss ratio
0.75%
Nonrenewal rate
#396 of 422
Maryland rank
31
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Willards, MD (ZIP 21874) ranks #21,110 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,131/yr) but #13,635 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (0.75%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,131
Avg premium (2022)
#21,110
of 25,593 on premium
#13,635
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
18th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C+
PlainInsure Livability Score
64/100
21874 - Willards, MD

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability A-
$1,131/yr
Avg premium, 82nd cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability C+
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
60.8
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B+
76.9
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 21874's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,131 Among the lowest lower than 82% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 21874. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Maryland, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 21874; crosshairs: Maryland averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$652.8$1999.3$3345.8$4692.3$6038.90.2%1.0%1.9%2.7%3.6%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 50 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 21835 · Linkwood $898/yr · 3.41%
  • ZIP 21545 · Mount Savage $1,036/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 21716 · Brunswick $1,069/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21234 · Parkville $1,119/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 21874 · Willards (this ZIP) $1,131/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 20794 · Jessup $1,170/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 21076 · Hanover $1,192/yr · 0.46%
  • ZIP 21001 · Aberdeen $1,216/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 21227 · Halethorpe $1,237/yr · 0.78%
  • ZIP 21701 · Frederick $1,254/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21649 · Marydel $1,272/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 21713 · Boonsboro $1,288/yr · 0.61%
  • ZIP 21629 · Denton $1,301/yr · 0.96%
  • ZIP 21921 · Elkton $1,325/yr · 1.14%
  • ZIP 21871 · Westover $1,343/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 21636 · Goldsboro $1,355/yr · 0.83%
  • ZIP 21917 · Colora $1,375/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 20871 · Clarksburg $1,391/yr · 0.42%
  • ZIP 20876 · Germantown $1,405/yr · 0.80%
  • ZIP 20770 · Greenbelt $1,420/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 20714 · North Beach $1,428/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21733 · Fairplay $1,439/yr · 0.90%
  • ZIP 20872 · Damascus $1,460/yr · 0.44%
  • ZIP 21814 · Bivalve $1,478/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 20707 · Laurel $1,491/yr · 0.64%
  • ZIP 21718 · Burkittsville $1,503/yr · 1.96%
  • ZIP 21661 · Rock Hall $1,530/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 20715 · Bowie $1,549/yr · 0.66%
  • ZIP 20746 · Suitland $1,581/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 20653 · Lexington Park $1,600/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20716 · Bowie $1,611/yr · 0.81%
  • ZIP 20878 · Gaithersburg $1,638/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 21047 · Fallston $1,656/yr · 0.40%
  • ZIP 20620 · Callaway $1,684/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 20732 · Chesapeake Beach $1,711/yr · 0.47%
  • ZIP 20735 · Clinton $1,733/yr · 0.87%
  • ZIP 21117 · Owings Mills $1,744/yr · 0.84%
  • ZIP 21212 · Baltimore $1,782/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 20685 · Saint Leonard $1,815/yr · 0.51%
  • ZIP 21645 · Kennedyville $1,844/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 20779 · Tracys Landing $1,891/yr · 0.75%
  • ZIP 21209 · Baltimore $1,916/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 20639 · Huntingtown $1,982/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 21057 · Glen Arm $2,049/yr · 0.67%
  • ZIP 21673 · Trappe $2,113/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 21658 · Queenstown $2,252/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 20814 · Bethesda $2,355/yr · 0.31%
  • ZIP 21131 · Phoenix $2,475/yr · 0.98%
  • ZIP 21071 · Glyndon $2,705/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 21056 · Gibson Island $5,794/yr · 1.49%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,131/yr
Below-median premium
+7.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.9%
Near-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.95%
Avg severity: $8,284
Nonrenewal Rate
0.75%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+257.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21874 (Willards, MD)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 21874 (Willards, MD) runs $1,131 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 31 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 36% below that mark and lands in the 18th national percentile. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 30% below, ranking #396 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Glen Burnie (ZIP 21060) at $1,137, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21874 is 28.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 3.95% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,284. 0.75% of ZIP 21874 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 257.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 7.4% through 2022, ranging $1,053 to $1,135 with a 5-year average of $1,109, an annualized rate of +1.8% per year.

For ZIP 21874, county-level FEMA NRI is 60.8 in Wicomico - middle of the national distribution (61st percentile) and #11 among 24 Maryland counties. Top hazard on the index: Hurricane. Social Vulnerability Index 26.9 · Community Resilience 76.9.

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 21874 Compares

vs National Average
$1,131 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,131 vs $1,627
30% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 21874, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,131
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 21874.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,053 -
2019 $1,095 +3.9%
2020 $1,130 +3.2%
2021 $1,135 +0.5%
2022 $1,131 -0.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 21874 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,109
Premium Range
$1,053 - $1,135
Annual Change Rate
+1.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for Wicomico County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 21874 via FIPS 24045. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
60.8
Relatively Low · 61st national percentile
In-state county rank
#11
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $11,311,170

Social Vulnerability Index 26.9 · Community Resilience 76.9

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Relatively Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maryland NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Cross-state peers for ZIP 21874: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Maryland. County hazard context (Wicomico, NRI 60.8) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,131/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.75% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 21874?
ZIP 21874 (Willards, MD) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,131 per year, #396 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +7.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Willards, MD?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 21874: claims frequency (3.95%), loss ratio (28.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.75%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21874 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 21874 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,131/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21874?
Insurers decline to renew 0.75% of policies in ZIP 21874 in Maryland, a rise of 257.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21874 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21874 have ranged from $1,053 to $1,135, with a 5-year average of $1,109. The annualized change rate is +1.8% per year.
How does ZIP 21874 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21874 has an average premium of $1,131/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 30% below the state average, ranking #396 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 21874?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 21874 (Wicomico) is 60.8 - #11/24 in Maryland, 61st national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 21874

This ZIP's premiums run at the 18th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.