ZIP 20603 · Charles County
Waldorf, MD Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20603, Waldorf, Maryland.
- 53.7%
- Loss ratio
- 0.60%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #201 of 422
- Maryland rank
- 654
- Policies
The verdict
Waldorf, MD (ZIP 20603) averages $1,548/yr for homeowners insurance, 13% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 50th percentile nationally.
- $1,548
- Avg premium (2022)
- -13%
- vs U.S. average
- +8.5%
- since 2018
- 50th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 20603 (Waldorf, MD)
ZIP 20603 (Waldorf, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,548 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 654 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 20603 in the 50th percentile, 13% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 5% below that figure, ranking #201 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Forest Hill (ZIP 21050) at $1,548, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 53.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 20603. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 9.10%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $9,142. 0.60% of ZIP 20603 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 56.1% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.
Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 20603 costs have risen 8.5% since 2018, from a low of $1,427 to a high of $1,548, an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 20603 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 20603, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,427 | - |
| 2019 | $1,454 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $1,482 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $1,509 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $1,548 | +2.6% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 20603
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Put ZIP 20603 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
- Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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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