ZIP 19709 · New Castle County

Middletown, DE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 19709, Middletown, Delaware averages $1,280/yr.

86.6%
Loss ratio
0.72%
Nonrenewal rate
#13 of 57
Delaware rank
170
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 19709 (Middletown, DE) is #18,042 of 25,593 for homeowners premium and #14,149 of 21,752 for nonrenewal, per 2022 FIO filings. The two ranks do not match.

$1,280
Avg premium (2022)
#18,042
of 25,593 on premium
#14,149
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
30th
national percentile

Premium rank counts ZIPs with a reported average premium, highest first. Nonrenewal rank counts ZIPs with a reported nonrenewal rate, highest first. The two boards are different extracts.

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

Insurance Livability Score

C-
PlainInsure Livability Score
52/100
19709 - Middletown, DE

PlainInsure's own composite of Treasury FIO premium/market data and FEMA National Risk Index hazard data, each dimension percentile-ranked against the full national corpus. Not an official government score, and not a substitute for an actual insurance quote.

Affordability B
$1,280/yr
Avg premium, 70th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B-
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
95.3
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience A-
83.0
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 19709's premium sits nationally

Average annual homeowners premium across 25,593 tracked ZIP codes, as of 2022

$1,280 Lower than most lower than 70% of 25,593 ZIP codes

tracked ZIP codes, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $0.25K-wide band; taller bars hold more ZIP codes. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Treasury Federal Insurance Office · 2022

The local market map

Premium and nonrenewal do not always move together

The highlighted dot is ZIP 19709. Each other dot is a deterministic sample of ZIPs in Delaware, spread across the premium range. Crosshairs mark the published state averages, so this is a comparison of two reported measures, not a quote or a forecast.

State ZIP peer map

Highlighted: ZIP 19709; crosshairs: Delaware averages

Lower premium / higher nonrenewalHigher on bothLower on bothHigher premium / lower nonrenewal$801.4$1548.4$2295.3$3042.3$3789.30.2%0.8%1.5%2.1%2.7%Average annual premiumNonrenewal rate
Source: U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 ZIP-level homeowners insurance filings. The matrix samples 49 ZIPs across the state premium distribution and retains this ZIP.
Read the plotted ZIP values
  • ZIP 19804 · Wilmington $937/yr · 0.93%
  • ZIP 19979 · Viola $979/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 19940 · Delmar $993/yr · 1.34%
  • ZIP 19941 · Ellendale $994/yr · 0.58%
  • ZIP 19713 · Newark $998/yr · 1.25%
  • ZIP 19805 · Wilmington $1,002/yr · 1.21%
  • ZIP 19943 · Felton $1,018/yr · 0.95%
  • ZIP 19953 · Hartly $1,023/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 19952 · Harrington $1,026/yr · 0.86%
  • ZIP 19703 · Claymont $1,032/yr · 0.54%
  • ZIP 19967 · Millville $1,044/yr · 0.30%
  • ZIP 19933 · Bridgeville $1,048/yr · 0.88%
  • ZIP 19706 · Delaware City $1,049/yr · 1.29%
  • ZIP 19954 · Houston $1,069/yr · 0.65%
  • ZIP 19977 · Smyrna $1,070/yr · 0.99%
  • ZIP 19956 · Laurel $1,071/yr · 1.63%
  • ZIP 19938 · Clayton $1,072/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 19960 · Lincoln $1,077/yr · 1.02%
  • ZIP 19947 · Georgetown $1,078/yr · 1.20%
  • ZIP 19801 · Wilmington $1,084/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 19946 · Frederica $1,085/yr · 1.06%
  • ZIP 19964 · Marydel $1,103/yr · 1.54%
  • ZIP 19720 · New Castle $1,105/yr · 1.11%
  • ZIP 19973 · Seaford $1,105/yr · 1.10%
  • ZIP 19966 · Millsboro $1,106/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 19945 · Frankford $1,132/yr · 0.94%
  • ZIP 19962 · Magnolia $1,135/yr · 0.73%
  • ZIP 19963 · Milford $1,149/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 19968 · Milton $1,162/yr · 0.56%
  • ZIP 19702 · Newark $1,171/yr · 0.82%
  • ZIP 19809 · Wilmington $1,171/yr · 0.76%
  • ZIP 19939 · Dagsboro $1,186/yr · 0.57%
  • ZIP 19733 · Saint Georges $1,188/yr · 2.63%
  • ZIP 19802 · Wilmington $1,188/yr · 1.00%
  • ZIP 19734 · Townsend $1,217/yr · 0.92%
  • ZIP 19711 · Newark $1,221/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 19810 · Wilmington $1,225/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19709 · Middletown (this ZIP) $1,280/yr · 0.72%
  • ZIP 19975 · Selbyville $1,302/yr · 0.45%
  • ZIP 19730 · Odessa $1,317/yr · 0.89%
  • ZIP 19951 · Harbeson $1,323/yr · 0.91%
  • ZIP 19803 · Wilmington $1,366/yr · 0.59%
  • ZIP 19970 · Ocean View $1,384/yr · 0.49%
  • ZIP 19707 · Hockessin $1,473/yr · 0.63%
  • ZIP 19806 · Wilmington $1,633/yr · 0.50%
  • ZIP 19971 · Rehoboth Beach $1,990/yr · 0.70%
  • ZIP 19930 · Bethany Beach $2,373/yr · 0.60%
  • ZIP 19944 · Fenwick Island $2,682/yr · 0.43%
  • ZIP 19807 · Wilmington $3,653/yr · 0.86%
Avg Premium (2022)
$1,280/yr
Below-median premium
+10.5% since 2018
Loss Ratio
86.6%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
5.61%
Avg severity: $19,768
Nonrenewal Rate
0.72%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
-39.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19709 (Middletown, DE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19709 (Middletown, DE) at $1,280 per year for 2022 across approximately 170 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 19709 comes in 28% below, the 30th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Delaware homeowners pay $1,252 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 2% (above), ranking #13 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Bear (ZIP 19701) at $1,278, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 19709 shows a 86.6% loss ratio, an indication that insurers are operating on thin margins here. 5.61% of policies in ZIP 19709 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $19,768. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.72% in this ZIP, a drop of 39.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 19709 premiums risen 10.5%, spanning $1,158 to $1,280 (five-year average: $1,221), an annualized rate of +2.5% per year.

New Castle County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.3 (Relatively High), 95th percentile nationally and #1 of 3 Delaware counties - 4% above the state mean of 91.3. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 28.5 · Community Resilience 83.0. This is hazard context from FEMA, not a premium formula.

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 19709 Compares

vs National Average
$1,280 vs $1,776
28% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,280 vs $1,252
2% above state avg
National Percentile
30th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19709, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300 20182019202020212022 $1,280
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19709.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,158 -
2019 $1,217 +5.1%
2020 $1,222 +0.4%
2021 $1,230 +0.7%
2022 $1,280 +4.0%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 19709

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,221
Premium Range
$1,158 - $1,280
Annual Change Rate
+2.5% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in New Castle County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 19709 via FIPS 10003. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
95.3
Relatively High · 95th national percentile
In-state county rank
#1
of 3 Delaware counties · state mean 91.3
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $10,466,354

Social Vulnerability Index 28.5 · Community Resilience 83.0

County hazard ratings

Wildfire
Very Low
Flooding
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Hail
Very Low
Winter weather
Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index · state rollup: Delaware NRI context · top counties by NRI score.

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 19709's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 19709: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Delaware. County hazard context (New Castle, NRI 95.3) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,280/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.72% here).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is homeowners insurance in ZIP 19709?
ZIP 19709 (Middletown, DE) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,280 per year as of 2022 (30th percentile, #13 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware). Premiums have changed +10.5% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Middletown, DE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19709: a claims frequency of 5.61%, a loss ratio of 86.6%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.72%, placing this ZIP in the 30th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19709 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19709 lands in the 30th percentile: its $1,280/yr average is 28% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19709?
ZIP 19709 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.72% in Delaware, a drop of 39.1% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19709 over 5 years?
ZIP 19709 premiums spanned $1,158 to $1,280 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,221. The annualized change rate is +2.5% per year.
How does ZIP 19709 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19709 has an average premium of $1,280/yr compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252/yr. This ZIP is 2% above the state average, ranking #13 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 19709?
County NRI 95.3 (Relatively High) covers ZIP 19709 via New Castle County FIPS 10003. In-state rank #1 of 3; national percentile 95th; hazard Cold Wave.

What to do with ZIP 19709

This ZIP's premiums run at the 30th national percentile, but a single number is not a quote.

These figures are Treasury FIO aggregates for this ZIP, not a personal insurance quote.

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.