ZIP 21921 Insurance Data

Elkton, Maryland · Cecil County · 181 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,325/yr
+3.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.81%
Avg severity: $15,601
Nonrenewal Rate
1.14%
+148.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD)

ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,325 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 181 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 33th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 19% below, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 21921 is 56.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 4.81%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,601. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 1.14% in this ZIP, a rise of 148.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 21921 have risen by 3.5%, ranging from $1,280 to $1,325 with a five-year average of $1,310 — an annualized rate of +0.9% per year. 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 21921 Compares

vs National Average
$1,325 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,325 vs $1,627
19% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,280
2019 $1,297 +1.3%
2020 $1,323 +2.0%
2021 $1,325 +0.2%
2022 $1,325 +0.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,310
Premium Range
$1,280 - $1,325
Annual Change Rate
+0.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 21921?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD) is $1,325 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +3.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Elkton, MD?
Key factors include claims frequency (4.81% in this ZIP), loss ratio (56.6%), and nonrenewal rates (1.14%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 21921 compared to the national average?
ZIP 21921 premiums of $1,325/yr are 25% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 33th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21921?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 21921 is 1.14%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by +148.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 21921 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 21921 have ranged from $1,280 to $1,325, with a 5-year average of $1,310. The annualized change rate is +0.9% per year.
How does ZIP 21921 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 21921 has an average premium of $1,325/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average.

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