ZIP 20904 · Montgomery County

Silver Spring, MD Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 20904, Silver Spring, Maryland.

68.7%
Loss ratio
0.59%
Nonrenewal rate
#228 of 422
Maryland rank
1,539
Policies

The verdict

At $1,488/yr, Silver Spring, MD (ZIP 20904) sits in the 45th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 16% below the U.S. average.

$1,488
Avg premium (2022)
-16%
vs U.S. average
+9.7%
since 2018
45th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,488/yr
+9.7% since 2018
Loss Ratio
68.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
7.45%
Avg severity: $13,727
Nonrenewal Rate
0.59%
+16.4% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 20904 (Silver Spring, MD)

ZIP 20904 (Silver Spring, MD) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,488 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 1,539 reported policies. That is 16% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 45th percentile nationally. Maryland homeowners pay $1,627 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 9% (below), ranking #228 of 422 tracked ZIPs in Maryland by premium. The closest-priced peer within Maryland is Rockville (ZIP 20853) at $1,488, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 68.7%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 20904. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 7.45%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,727. Insurers decline to renew 0.59% of policies in ZIP 20904 at expiration, a rise of 16.4% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 20904 premiums risen 9.7%, spanning $1,356 to $1,488 (five-year average: $1,431), an annualized rate of +2.3% 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 20904 Compares

vs National Average
$1,488 vs $1,776
16% below national avg
vs Maryland Average
$1,488 vs $1,627
9% below state avg
National Percentile
45th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 20904, 2018–2022

$1,300$1,350$1,400$1,450$1,500 20182019202020212022 $1,488
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 20904.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,356 -
2019 $1,398 +3.1%
2020 $1,451 +3.8%
2021 $1,460 +0.6%
2022 $1,488 +1.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,431
Premium Range
$1,356 - $1,488
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 20904

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

  • Put ZIP 20904 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 20904?
At the 45th percentile nationally, #228 of 422 ZIPs in Maryland, ZIP 20904 (Silver Spring, MD) pays a middle-of-the-pack $1,488 per year as of 2022 for homeowners insurance. Premiums have changed +9.7% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Silver Spring, MD?
In ZIP 20904, insurers report a 68.7% loss ratio, a 7.45% claims frequency, and a 0.59% nonrenewal rate, the 45th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 20904 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 20904 lands in the 45th percentile: its $1,488/yr average is 16% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 20904?
ZIP 20904 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.59% in Maryland, a rise of 16.4% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 20904 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 20904 have ranged from $1,356 to $1,488, with a 5-year average of $1,431. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 20904 compare to the Maryland state average?
ZIP 20904 runs 9% below the Maryland state average ($1,627/yr vs this ZIP's $1,488/yr), ranking #228 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.