ZIP 20837 · Montgomery County

Poolesville, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20837, Poolesville, Maryland.

80.3%
Loss ratio
0.71%
Nonrenewal rate
#143 of 422
Maryland rank
52
Policies

The verdict

At $1,702/yr, Poolesville, MD (ZIP 20837) sits in the 60th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 4% below the U.S. average.

$1,702
Avg premium (2022)
-4%
vs U.S. average
+11.5%
since 2018
60th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,702/yr
+11.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
80.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
8.64%
Avg severity: $15,813
Nonrenewal Rate
0.71%
+81.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20837 (Poolesville, MD)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 20837 (Poolesville, MD) at $1,702 per year for 2022 across approximately 52 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 4% below that mark and lands in the 60th national percentile. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 5% (above), ranking #143 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Marriottsville (ZIP 21104) at $1,703, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 80.3%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 20837. About 8.64% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $15,813. Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 20837 at expiration, a rise of 81.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Since 2018, premiums here have risen by 11.5% through 2022, ranging $1,526 to $1,702 with a 5-year average of $1,605, an annualized rate of +2.8% 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 20837 Compares

vs National Average
$1,702 vs $1,776
4% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,702 vs $1,627
5% above state avg
National Percentile
60th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20837, 2018–2022

$1,500$1,550$1,600$1,650$1,700$1,750 20182019202020212022 $1,702
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20837.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,526 -
2019 $1,562 +2.4%
2020 $1,600 +2.4%
2021 $1,634 +2.1%
2022 $1,702 +4.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,605
Premium Range
$1,526 - $1,702
Annual Change Rate
+2.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20837

Use these averages as a benchmark, then get real quotes before you commit.

  • Compare ZIP 20837 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Maryland compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Maryland overview
  • Loss ratio explains a lot about this area's insurance market, here's how to read it. 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 20837?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 20837 (Poolesville, MD) averages $1,702 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 60th percentile, #143 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +11.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Poolesville, MD?
In ZIP 20837, insurers report a 80.3% loss ratio, a 8.64% claims frequency, and a 0.71% nonrenewal rate, the 60th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20837 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 20837 lands in the 60th percentile: its $1,702/yr average is 4% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20837?
Insurers decline to renew 0.71% of policies in ZIP 20837 in Maryland, a rise of 81.3% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20837 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 20837 runs $1,526-$1,702 (5-year average $1,605). The annualized change rate is +2.8% per year.
How does ZIP 20837 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 20837 averages $1,702/yr, 5% above that figure, ranking #143 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.