ZIP 20618 · St. Mary's County

Bushwood, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20618, Bushwood, Maryland.

64.5%
Loss ratio
0.30%
Nonrenewal rate
#169 of 422
Maryland rank
41
Policies

The verdict

Bushwood, MD (ZIP 20618) averages $1,629/yr for homeowners insurance, 8% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 56th percentile nationally.

$1,629
Avg premium (2022)
-8%
vs U.S. average
+13.6%
since 2018
56th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,629/yr
+13.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
64.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.97%
Avg severity: $17,594
Nonrenewal Rate
0.30%
-55.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20618 (Bushwood, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 20618 (Bushwood, MD) pay an average of $1,629 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 41 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 20618 in the 56th percentile, 8% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 20618 is 0% above, ranking #169 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Chestertown (ZIP 21620) at $1,632, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 20618 is 64.5%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. About 5.97% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $17,594. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.30%, a drop of 55.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 20618 costs have risen 13.6% since 2018, from a low of $1,433 to a high of $1,629, an annualized rate of +3.2% 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 20618 Compares

vs National Average
$1,629 vs $1,776
8% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,629 vs $1,627
0% above state avg
National Percentile
56th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20618, 2018–2022

$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650 20182019202020212022 $1,629
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20618.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,433 -
2019 $1,472 +2.7%
2020 $1,511 +2.7%
2021 $1,583 +4.8%
2022 $1,629 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,526
Premium Range
$1,433 - $1,629
Annual Change Rate
+3.2% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20618

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 20618 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
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 20618?
ZIP 20618 (Bushwood, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,629 per year as of 2022 (56th percentile, #169 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +13.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Bushwood, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 20618: a claims frequency of 5.97%, a loss ratio of 64.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.30%, placing this ZIP in the 56th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20618 compared to the national average?
ZIP 20618 premiums of $1,629/yr are 8% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 56th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20618?
Insurers decline to renew 0.30% of policies in ZIP 20618 in Maryland, a drop of 55.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20618 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 20618 runs $1,433-$1,629 (5-year average $1,526). The annualized change rate is +3.2% per year.
How does ZIP 20618 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 20618 runs 0% above the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,629/yr), ranking #169 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.

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.