ZIP 19944 Insurance Data

Fenwick Island, Delaware · Sussex County · 188 policies

Avg Premium (2022)
$2,682/yr
-5.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
3.6%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.16%
Avg severity: $4,436
Nonrenewal Rate
0.43%
-46.1% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19944 (Fenwick Island, DE)

ZIP 19944 (Fenwick Island, DE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $2,682 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 188 reported policies. That is 51% above the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 92th percentile nationally. Compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252, this ZIP runs 114% above, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in catastrophe exposure, property age, and claims history.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19944 is 3.6%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency — the share of policies with at least one claim — is 2.16%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $4,436. Nonrenewal — insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration — occurs at 0.43% in this ZIP, a drop of 46.1% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19944 have fallen by 5.1%, ranging from $2,682 to $3,153 with a five-year average of $2,895 — an annualized rate of -1.3% per year. 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 19944 Compares

vs National Average
$2,682 vs $1,776
51% above national avg
vs Delaware Average
$2,682 vs $1,252
114% above state avg
National Percentile
92th percentile
More expensive than most ZIPs

Premium History

Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $2,825
2019 $3,064 +8.5%
2020 $3,153 +2.9%
2021 $2,751 -12.8%
2022 $2,682 -2.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$2,895
Premium Range
$2,682 - $3,153
Annual Change Rate
-1.3% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

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 19944?
The average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19944 (Fenwick Island, DE) is $2,682 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -5.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Fenwick Island, DE?
Key factors include claims frequency (2.16% in this ZIP), loss ratio (3.6%), and nonrenewal rates (0.43%). Natural disaster risk, property values, and local building costs also impact premiums.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19944 compared to the national average?
ZIP 19944 premiums of $2,682/yr are 51% above the national average of $1,776/yr. This ZIP is in the 92th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19944?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19944 is 0.43%. Nonrenewal occurs when an insurer declines to extend coverage at policy expiration. This rate has changed by -46.1% over the past 5 years. High nonrenewal rates can signal that insurers view an area as high-risk.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19944 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19944 have ranged from $2,682 to $3,153, with a 5-year average of $2,895. The annualized change rate is -1.3% per year.
How does ZIP 19944 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19944 has an average premium of $2,682/yr compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252/yr. This ZIP is 114% above the state average.

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