ZIP 19943 · Kent County

Felton, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19943, Felton, Delaware.

24.5%
Loss ratio
0.95%
Nonrenewal rate
#51 of 57
Delaware rank
66
Policies

The verdict

At $1,018/yr, Felton, DE (ZIP 19943) sits in the 9th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 43% below the U.S. average.

$1,018
Avg premium (2022)
-43%
vs U.S. average
+9.3%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,018/yr
+9.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
24.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.80%
Avg severity: $8,895
Nonrenewal Rate
0.95%
+7.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19943 (Felton, DE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19943 (Felton, DE) runs $1,018 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 66 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 43% below that mark and lands in the 9th national percentile. The Delaware statewide average is $1,252 per year; this ZIP sits 19% below that figure, ranking #51 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Wilmington (ZIP 19808) at $1,021, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 19943 shows a 24.5% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.80%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,895. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.95%, a rise of 7.8% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19943 have risen by 9.3%, ranging from $931 to $1,018 with a five-year average of $987, 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 19943 Compares

vs National Average
$1,018 vs $1,776
43% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,018 vs $1,252
19% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19943, 2018–2022

$920$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,018
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19943.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $931 -
2019 $987 +5.9%
2020 $993 +0.6%
2021 $1,007 +1.4%
2022 $1,018 +1.1%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$987
Premium Range
$931 - $1,018
Annual Change Rate
+2.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19943

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

  • Compare ZIP 19943 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 19943?
ZIP 19943 (Felton, DE) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 9th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,018 per year, #51 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware. Premiums have changed +9.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Felton, DE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 19943: claims frequency (2.80%), loss ratio (24.5%), and nonrenewal rate (0.95%), together placing this ZIP at the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19943 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19943 premiums of $1,018/yr are 43% below the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19943?
ZIP 19943 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.95% in Delaware, a rise of 7.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19943 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19943 have ranged from $931 to $1,018, with a 5-year average of $987. The annualized change rate is +2.3% per year.
How does ZIP 19943 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19943 has an average premium of $1,018/yr compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252/yr. This ZIP is 19% below the state average, ranking #51 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.