ZIP 20838 · Montgomery County

Barnesville, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20838, Barnesville, Maryland.

0.8%
Loss ratio
#40 of 422
Maryland rank
37
Policies

The verdict

Barnesville, MD (ZIP 20838) averages $2,231/yr for homeowners insurance, 26% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 83rd percentile nationally.

$2,231
Avg premium (2022)
+26%
vs U.S. average
+7.7%
since 2018
83rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,231/yr
+7.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
0.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.11%
Avg severity: $439
Nonrenewal Rate
N/A

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20838 (Barnesville, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 20838 (Barnesville, MD) pay an average of $2,231 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 37 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 20838 in the 83rd percentile, 26% above the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 37% above that figure, ranking #40 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Dameron (ZIP 20628) at $2,225, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 0.8%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 4.11%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $439.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 20838 have risen by 7.7%, ranging from $2,041 to $2,231 with a five-year average of $2,121, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 20838 Compares

vs National Average
$2,231 vs $1,776
26% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$2,231 vs $1,627
37% above state avg
National Percentile
83th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20838, 2018–2022

$2,000$2,050$2,100$2,150$2,200$2,250 20182019202020212022 $2,231
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20838.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,073 -
2019 $2,041 -1.5%
2020 $2,138 +4.7%
2021 $2,124 -0.6%
2022 $2,231 +5.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,121
Premium Range
$2,041 - $2,231
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20838

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

  • Put ZIP 20838 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 20838?
ZIP 20838 (Barnesville, MD) sits in the pricier end of the national market: homeowners insurance here averages $2,231 per year as of 2022, in the 83rd percentile nationally, #40 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +7.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Barnesville, MD?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 20838: a claims frequency of 4.11%, a loss ratio of 0.8%, and a nonrenewal rate of N/A, placing this ZIP in the 83rd percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20838 compared to the national average?
ZIP 20838 premiums of $2,231/yr are 26% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 83rd percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20838?
Insurers decline to renew N/A of policies in ZIP 20838 in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20838 over 5 years?
ZIP 20838 premiums spanned $2,041 to $2,231 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $2,121. The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 20838 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 20838 averages $2,231/yr, 37% above that figure, ranking #40 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.