ZIP 20601 · Charles County
Waldorf, MD Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20601, Waldorf, Maryland.
- 64.5%
- Loss ratio
- 0.80%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #185 of 422
- Maryland rank
- 208
- Policies
The verdict
Homeowners insurance in Waldorf, MD (ZIP 20601) runs $1,591/yr on average: the 53rd percentile nationally and 10% below the U.S. average.
- $1,591
- Avg premium (2022)
- -10%
- vs U.S. average
- +13.0%
- since 2018
- 53rd
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 20601 (Waldorf, MD)
Homeowners in ZIP 20601 (Waldorf, MD) pay an average of $1,591 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 208 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 10% below that mark and lands in the 53rd national percentile. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 2% below that figure, ranking #185 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Perry Hall (ZIP 21128) at $1,590, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
ZIP 20601 shows a 64.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.43%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $12,176. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.80%, a rise of 56.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.
Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 20601 have risen by 13.0%, ranging from $1,408 to $1,591 with a five-year average of $1,502, an annualized rate of +3.1% 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 20601 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 20601, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,408 | - |
| 2019 | $1,449 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | $1,521 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | $1,539 | +1.1% |
| 2022 | $1,591 | +3.4% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 20601
Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.
- Compare ZIP 20601 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Maryland overview
- Understand what loss ratio reveals about this area's insurance market. Loss ratio guide
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
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