ZIP 19945 · Sussex County

Frankford, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19945, Frankford, Delaware.

28.9%
Loss ratio
0.94%
Nonrenewal rate
#28 of 57
Delaware rank
42
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Frankford, DE (ZIP 19945) runs $1,132/yr on average: the 18th percentile nationally and 36% below the U.S. average.

$1,132
Avg premium (2022)
-36%
vs U.S. average
+7.1%
since 2018
18th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,132/yr
+7.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.9%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.48%
Avg severity: $13,193
Nonrenewal Rate
0.94%
+26.7% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19945 (Frankford, DE)

ZIP 19945 (Frankford, DE) shows an average homeowners insurance premium of $1,132 per year as of 2022, based on U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations across approximately 42 reported policies. That is 36% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 18th percentile nationally. Delaware homeowners pay $1,252 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 10% (below), ranking #28 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Magnolia (ZIP 19962) at $1,135, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19945 is 28.9%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.48% of policies in ZIP 19945 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $13,193. 0.94% of ZIP 19945 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 26.7% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 19945 costs have risen 7.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,057 to a high of $1,132, an annualized rate of +1.7% 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 19945 Compares

vs National Average
$1,132 vs $1,776
36% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,132 vs $1,252
10% below state avg
National Percentile
18th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19945, 2018–2022

$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100$1,120$1,140 20182019202020212022 $1,132
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19945.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,057 -
2019 $1,087 +2.8%
2020 $1,080 -0.6%
2021 $1,100 +1.8%
2022 $1,132 +2.9%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,091
Premium Range
$1,057 - $1,132
Annual Change Rate
+1.7% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19945

Treat these figures as a starting benchmark, real quotes from carriers will vary.

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 19945?
ZIP 19945 (Frankford, DE) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 18th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,132 per year, #28 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware. Premiums have changed +7.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Frankford, DE?
Three figures shape homeowners insurance costs in ZIP 19945: claims frequency (2.48%), loss ratio (28.9%), and nonrenewal rate (0.94%), together placing this ZIP at the 18th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19945 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19945 lands in the 18th percentile: its $1,132/yr average is 36% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19945?
Insurers decline to renew 0.94% of policies in ZIP 19945 in Delaware, a rise of 26.7% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19945 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19945 have ranged from $1,057 to $1,132, with a 5-year average of $1,091. The annualized change rate is +1.7% per year.
How does ZIP 19945 compare to the Delaware state average?
The Delaware state average is $1,252/yr; ZIP 19945 averages $1,132/yr, 10% below that figure, ranking #28 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.