ZIP 20685 · Calvert County
Saint Leonard, MD Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20685, Saint Leonard, Maryland.
- 75.7%
- Loss ratio
- 0.51%
- Nonrenewal rate
- #102 of 422
- Maryland rank
- 112
- Policies
The verdict
Saint Leonard, MD (ZIP 20685) averages $1,815/yr for homeowners insurance, 2% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 67th percentile nationally.
- $1,815
- Avg premium (2022)
- +2%
- vs U.S. average
- +15.5%
- since 2018
- 67th
- national percentile
According to U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office data. How we calculate the percentile and national comparison: methodology.
Data Snapshot: ZIP 20685 (Saint Leonard, MD)
ZIP 20685 (Saint Leonard, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,815 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 112 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 2% above that mark and lands in the 67th national percentile. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 12% above that figure, ranking #102 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Baltimore (ZIP 21201) at $1,814, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.
With a loss ratio of 75.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 20685. 9.85% of policies in ZIP 20685 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,954. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.51% in this ZIP, a rise of 48.4% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.
Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 20685 premiums risen 15.5%, spanning $1,571 to $1,815 (five-year average: $1,717), an annualized rate of +3.7% 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 20685 Compares
Premium History
Average premium in ZIP 20685, 2018–2022
| Year | Avg Premium | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $1,571 | - |
| 2019 | $1,668 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | $1,767 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | $1,765 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | $1,815 | +2.8% |
5-Year Trend Summary
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What this means for ZIP 20685
Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.
- Compare ZIP 20685 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
- See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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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