ZIP 20896 · Montgomery County

Garrett Park, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20896, Garrett Park, Maryland.

89.0%
Loss ratio
0.37%
Nonrenewal rate
#46 of 422
Maryland rank
1,412
Policies

The verdict

Garrett Park, MD (ZIP 20896) averages $2,162/yr for homeowners insurance, 22% above the U.S. average, placing it in the 81st percentile nationally.

$2,162
Avg premium (2022)
+22%
vs U.S. average
+20.9%
since 2018
81st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,162/yr
+20.9% since 2018
Loss Ratio
89.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
6.59%
Avg severity: $29,178
Nonrenewal Rate
0.37%

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20896 (Garrett Park, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 20896 (Garrett Park, MD) pay an average of $2,162 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 1,412 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 22% above that mark and lands in the 81st national percentile. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 33% (above), ranking #46 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Glenn Dale (ZIP 20769) at $2,171, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 89.0%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in ZIP 20896. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 6.59%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $29,178. 0.37% of ZIP 20896 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 20896 premiums risen 20.9%, spanning $1,789 to $2,162 (five-year average: $1,973), an annualized rate of +4.8% 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 20896 Compares

vs National Average
$2,162 vs $1,776
22% above national avg
vs Maryland Average
$2,162 vs $1,627
33% above state avg
National Percentile
81th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20896, 2018–2022

$1,700$1,800$1,900$2,000$2,100$2,200 20182019202020212022 $2,162
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20896.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,789 -
2019 $1,847 +3.3%
2020 $1,997 +8.1%
2021 $2,069 +3.6%
2022 $2,162 +4.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,973
Premium Range
$1,789 - $2,162
Annual Change Rate
+4.8% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20896

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

  • Compare ZIP 20896 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. Compare ZIPs
  • Maryland's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 20896?
Homeowners insurance runs above most of the country in ZIP 20896 (Garrett Park, MD): $2,162/year as of 2022, the 81st national percentile, #46 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland. Premiums have changed +20.9% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Garrett Park, MD?
In ZIP 20896, insurers report a 89.0% loss ratio, a 6.59% claims frequency, and a 0.37% nonrenewal rate, the 81st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20896 compared to the national average?
At $2,162/yr, ZIP 20896 runs 22% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 81st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20896?
Insurers decline to renew 0.37% of policies in ZIP 20896 in Maryland.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20896 over 5 years?
ZIP 20896 premiums spanned $1,789 to $2,162 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,973. The annualized change rate is +4.8% per year.
How does ZIP 20896 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 20896 has an average premium of $2,162/yr compared to the Maryland state average of $1,627/yr. This ZIP is 33% above the state average, ranking #46 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.