ZIP 20736 · Calvert County

Owings, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20736, Owings, Maryland.

304.0%
Loss ratio
0.33%
Nonrenewal rate
#52 of 422
Maryland rank
134
Policies

The verdict

At $2,061/yr, Owings, MD (ZIP 20736) sits in the 77th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% above the U.S. average.

$2,061
Avg premium (2022)
+16%
vs U.S. average
+12.7%
since 2018
77th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,061/yr
+12.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
304.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
30.01%
Avg severity: $20,880
Nonrenewal Rate
0.33%
+23.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20736 (Owings, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 20736 (Owings, MD) pay an average of $2,061 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 134 reported policies. That is 16% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 77th percentile nationally. Against Maryland's average of $1,627, ZIP 20736 is 27% above, ranking #52 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Welcome (ZIP 20693) at $2,060, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 20736 shows a 304.0% loss ratio, an indication that insurers paid out more in claims than they collected, a signal that premiums may rise or carriers may exit. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 30.01%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,880. 0.33% of ZIP 20736 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 23.4% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 20736 premiums risen 12.7%, spanning $1,829 to $2,061 (five-year average: $1,982), an annualized rate of +3.0% 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 20736 Compares

vs National Average
$2,061 vs $1,776
16% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$2,061 vs $1,627
27% above state avg
National Percentile
77th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20736, 2018–2022

$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100 20182019202020212022 $2,061
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20736.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,829 -
2019 $1,923 +5.2%
2020 $2,039 +6.0%
2021 $2,059 +1.0%
2022 $2,061 +0.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,982
Premium Range
$1,829 - $2,061
Annual Change Rate
+3.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20736

Costs here sit well above the national norm, budget accordingly and shop coverage actively.

  • Compare ZIP 20736 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Maryland overview
  • A loss ratio above 100% in this ZIP points to rate pressure ahead, see what it means for renewals. 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 20736?
ZIP 20736 (Owings, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $2,061 per year as of 2022 (77th percentile, #52 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +12.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Owings, MD?
Two cost drivers stand out in ZIP 20736: a claims frequency of 30.01% and a nonrenewal rate of 0.33%, against a loss ratio above 100% (304.0%) that shows insurers paying out more than they collect.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20736 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 20736 lands in the 77th percentile: its $2,061/yr average is 16% above the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20736?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20736 is 0.33%, a rise of 23.4% over the past 5 years in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20736 over 5 years?
ZIP 20736 premiums spanned $1,829 to $2,061 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,982. The annualized change rate is +3.0% per year.
How does ZIP 20736 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 20736 has an average premium of $2,061/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 27% above the state average, ranking #52 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.