ZIP 19706 · New Castle County

Delaware City, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19706, Delaware City, Delaware.

98.5%
Loss ratio
1.29%
Nonrenewal rate
#44 of 57
Delaware rank
190
Policies

The verdict

Delaware City, DE (ZIP 19706) averages $1,049/yr for homeowners insurance, 41% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 11th percentile nationally.

$1,049
Avg premium (2022)
-41%
vs U.S. average
+13.6%
since 2018
11th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,049/yr
+13.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
98.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
4.12%
Avg severity: $25,050
Nonrenewal Rate
1.29%
-48.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19706 (Delaware City, DE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19706 (Delaware City, DE) at $1,049 per year for 2022 across approximately 190 reported policies. That is 41% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 11th percentile nationally. The Delaware statewide average is $1,252 per year; this ZIP sits 16% below that figure, ranking #44 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Bridgeville (ZIP 19933) at $1,048, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

At a loss ratio of 98.5%, insurers are operating on thin margins here in this ZIP. 4.12% of policies in ZIP 19706 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $25,050. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.29% in this ZIP, a drop of 48.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19706 have risen by 13.6%, ranging from $923 to $1,050 with a five-year average of $998, an annualized rate of +3.3% 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 19706 Compares

vs National Average
$1,049 vs $1,776
41% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,049 vs $1,252
16% below state avg
National Percentile
11th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19706, 2018–2022

$900$950$1,000$1,050$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,049
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19706.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $923 -
2019 $971 +5.2%
2020 $996 +2.6%
2021 $1,050 +5.5%
2022 $1,049 -0.2%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$998
Premium Range
$923 - $1,050
Annual Change Rate
+3.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19706

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

  • Put ZIP 19706 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Delaware compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. Delaware 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 19706?
At just the 11th national percentile, #44 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware, homeowners in ZIP 19706 (Delaware City, DE) pay a comparatively low $1,049 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +13.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Delaware City, DE?
In ZIP 19706, insurers report a 98.5% loss ratio, a 4.12% claims frequency, and a 1.29% nonrenewal rate, the 11th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19706 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19706 premiums of $1,049/yr are 41% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 11th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19706?
ZIP 19706 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.29% in Delaware, a drop of 48.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19706 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19706 runs $923-$1,050 (5-year average $998). The annualized change rate is +3.3% per year.
How does ZIP 19706 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19706 has an average premium of $1,049/yr compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252/yr. This ZIP is 16% below the state average, ranking #44 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware 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.