ZIP 20903 · Montgomery County

Silver Spring, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20903, Silver Spring, Maryland.

84.4%
Loss ratio
0.68%
Nonrenewal rate
#319 of 422
Maryland rank
2,532
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Silver Spring, MD (ZIP 20903) runs $1,327/yr on average: the 33rd percentile nationally and 25% below the U.S. average.

$1,327
Avg premium (2022)
-25%
vs U.S. average
+10.4%
since 2018
33rd
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,327/yr
+10.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
84.4%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
5.98%
Avg severity: $18,708
Nonrenewal Rate
0.68%
-13.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20903 (Silver Spring, MD)

Homeowners in ZIP 20903 (Silver Spring, MD) pay an average of $1,327 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 2,532 reported policies. That is 25% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 33rd percentile nationally. The Maryland statewide average is $1,627 per year; this ZIP sits 18% below that figure, ranking #319 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Sabillasville (ZIP 21780) at $1,327, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 84.4%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in this ZIP. About 5.98% of policyholders in this ZIP file a claim annually, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $18,708. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.68% in this ZIP, a drop of 13.2% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 20903 premiums risen 10.4%, spanning $1,202 to $1,327 (five-year average: $1,262), an annualized rate of +2.5% 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 20903 Compares

vs National Average
$1,327 vs $1,776
25% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,327 vs $1,627
18% below state avg
National Percentile
33th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20903, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,327
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20903.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,202 -
2019 $1,234 +2.7%
2020 $1,256 +1.8%
2021 $1,289 +2.6%
2022 $1,327 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,262
Premium Range
$1,202 - $1,327
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20903

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

  • Put ZIP 20903 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. 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 20903?
ZIP 20903 (Silver Spring, MD) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,327 per year as of 2022 (33rd percentile, #319 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland). Premiums have changed +10.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Silver Spring, MD?
In ZIP 20903, insurers report a 84.4% loss ratio, a 5.98% claims frequency, and a 0.68% nonrenewal rate, the 33rd national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20903 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 20903 lands in the 33rd percentile: its $1,327/yr average is 25% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20903?
Insurers decline to renew 0.68% of policies in ZIP 20903 in Maryland, a drop of 13.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20903 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 20903 runs $1,202-$1,327 (5-year average $1,262). The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 20903 compare to the Maryland state average?
The Maryland state average is $1,627/yr; ZIP 20903 averages $1,327/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #319 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.