ZIP 20674 · St. Mary's County

Piney Point, MD Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 20674, Piney Point, Maryland averages $1,889/yr.

86.2%
Loss ratio
#86 of 422
Maryland rank
152
Policies

The verdict

At $1,889/yr, Piney Point, MD (ZIP 20674) sits in the 71st percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 6% above the U.S. ZIP-code average.

$1,889
Avg premium (2022)
+6%
vs U.S. ZIP-code average
+12.3%
since 2018
71st
national percentile

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

Insurance Livability Score

C
PlainInsure Livability Score
55/100
20674 - Piney Point, MD

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability F
$1,889/yr
Avg premium, 29th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability N/A
N/A
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk C
42.6
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A+
93.1
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 20674's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,889 Around the middle lower than 29% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,889/yr
Above-median premium
+12.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.2%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.71%
Avg severity: $28,548
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20674 (Piney Point, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 20674 (Piney Point, MD) pay an average of $1,889 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 152 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 6% above that mark and lands in the 71st national percentile. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 16% (above), ranking #86 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Tracys Landing (ZIP 20779) at $1,891, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 86.2%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 20674. About 5.71% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $28,548.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 20674 costs have risen 12.3% since 2018, from a low of $1,682 to a high of $1,889, an annualized rate of +2.9% per year.

St. Mary's County sits mid-band on FEMA NRI at 42.6 (Very Low), the 43rd national percentile and #19 of 24 Maryland counties (29% below the 60.2 state mean). Dominant hazard: Hurricane. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 93.1. Hazard context, not a quote.

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 20674 Compares

vs National Average
$1,889 vs $1,776
6% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,889 vs $1,627
16% above state avg
National Percentile
71th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20674, 2018–2022

$1,650$1,700$1,750$1,800$1,850$1,900 20182019202020212022 $1,889
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20674.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,682 -
2019 $1,762 +4.7%
2020 $1,799 +2.1%
2021 $1,872 +4.0%
2022 $1,889 +0.9%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 20674

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,801
Premium Range
$1,682 - $1,889
Annual Change Rate
+2.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

FEMA NRI context for St. Mary's County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 20674 via FIPS 24037. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
42.6
Very Low · 43rd national percentile
In-state county rank
#19
of 24 Maryland counties · state mean 60.2
Top mapped hazard
Hurricane
Expected annual loss $6,412,742

Social Vulnerability Index 10.6 · Community Resilience 93.1

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Hail
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Maryland NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Nationwide ZIP codes with similar insurance profiles

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 20674 in St. Mary's County (NRI 42.6, hazard Hurricane), both outside Maryland. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,889/yr here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 20674?
ZIP 20674 (Piney Point, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,889 per year as of 2022 (71st percentile, #86 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +12.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Piney Point, MD?
In ZIP 20674, insurers report a 86.2% loss ratio, a 5.71% claims frequency, and a N/A nonrenewal rate, the 71st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20674 compared to the national average?
At $1,889/yr, ZIP 20674 runs 6% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 71st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20674?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20674 is N/A in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20674 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 20674 runs $1,682-$1,889 (5-year average $1,801). The annualized change rate is +2.9% per year.
How does ZIP 20674 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 20674 runs 16% above the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,889/yr), ranking #86 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 20674?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 20674 (St. Mary's) is 42.6 - #19/24 in Maryland, 43rd national percentile, top hazard Hurricane. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 20674

This ZIP's premiums run at the 71st national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.