ZIP 20629 Insurance Data

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20629 (Dowell, MD)

ZIP 20629 (Dowell, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,721 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 479 reported policies. That is 3% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 62th percentile nationally. Compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627, this ZIP runs 6% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 20629 is 32.2%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 7.04%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $7,872.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 20629 have risen by 27.9%, ranging from $1,345 to $1,721 with a five-year average of $1,550 — an annualized rate of +6.3% 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.