ZIP 20659 · St. Mary's County

Mechanicsville, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20659, Mechanicsville, Maryland.

77.7%
Loss ratio
0.31%
Nonrenewal rate
#211 of 422
Maryland rank
96
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Mechanicsville, MD (ZIP 20659) runs $1,524/yr on average: the 48th percentile nationally and 14% below the U.S. average.

$1,524
Avg premium (2022)
-14%
vs U.S. average
+9.9%
since 2018
48th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,524/yr
+9.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
77.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.14%
Avg severity: $14,541
Nonrenewal Rate
0.31%
-5.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20659 (Mechanicsville, MD)

ZIP 20659 (Mechanicsville, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,524 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 96 reported policies. That is 14% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 20659 is 6% below, ranking #211 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Lusby (ZIP 20657) at $1,526, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 20659 is 77.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 8.14%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $14,541. 0.31% of ZIP 20659 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 5.5% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 20659 costs have risen 9.9% since 2018, from a low of $1,386 to a high of $1,524, an annualized rate of +2.4% 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 20659 Compares

vs National Average
$1,524 vs $1,776
14% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,524 vs $1,627
6% below state avg
National Percentile
48th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20659, 2018–2022

$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500$1,550 20182019202020212022 $1,524
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20659.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,386 -
2019 $1,444 +4.1%
2020 $1,492 +3.4%
2021 $1,510 +1.2%
2022 $1,524 +0.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,471
Premium Range
$1,386 - $1,524
Annual Change Rate
+2.4% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20659

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

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 20659?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 20659 (Mechanicsville, MD) averages $1,524 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 48th percentile, #211 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +9.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Mechanicsville, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 20659: a claims frequency of 8.14%, a loss ratio of 77.7%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.31%, placing this ZIP in the 48th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20659 compared to the national average?
At $1,524/yr, ZIP 20659 runs 14% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 48th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20659?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20659 is 0.31%, a drop of 5.5% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20659 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 20659 have ranged from $1,386 to $1,524, with a 5-year average of $1,471. The annualized change rate is +2.4% per year.
How does ZIP 20659 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 20659 has an average premium of $1,524/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 6% below the state average, ranking #211 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.