ZIP 20005 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20005 (Washington, DC)

ZIP 20005 (Washington, DC) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,990 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 11,575 reported policies. That is 68% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 95th percentile nationally. Compared to the District of Columbia state average of $1,991, this ZIP runs 50% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 20005 is 10.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 3.97%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,110.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 20005 have risen by 6.7%, ranging from $2,802 to $3,110 with a five-year average of $2,923 — an annualized rate of +1.6% 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.