ZIP 19946 · Kent County

Frederica, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19946, Frederica, Delaware.

81.3%
Loss ratio
1.06%
Nonrenewal rate
#34 of 57
Delaware rank
77
Policies

The verdict

At $1,085/yr, Frederica, DE (ZIP 19946) sits in the 14th percentile nationally for homeowners insurance costs, 39% below the U.S. average.

$1,085
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
+8.6%
since 2018
14th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,085/yr
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.3%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.80%
Avg severity: $23,206
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
+143.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19946 (Frederica, DE)

Homeowners in ZIP 19946 (Frederica, DE) pay an average of $1,085 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 77 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19946 in the 14th percentile, 39% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Delaware's average of $1,252, ZIP 19946 is 13% below, ranking #34 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Wilmington (ZIP 19801) at $1,084, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19946 is 81.3%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 3.80% of policies in ZIP 19946 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $23,206. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.06% in this ZIP, a rise of 143.9% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Over the 2018–2022 window, ZIP 19946 premiums risen 8.6%, spanning $999 to $1,085 (five-year average: $1,047), an annualized rate of +2.1% 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 19946 Compares

vs National Average
$1,085 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,085 vs $1,252
13% below state avg
National Percentile
14th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19946, 2018–2022

$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080$1,100 20182019202020212022 $1,085
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19946.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $999 -
2019 $1,039 +4.0%
2020 $1,039 -0.0%
2021 $1,071 +3.1%
2022 $1,085 +1.3%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,047
Premium Range
$999 - $1,085
Annual Change Rate
+2.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19946

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

  • Put ZIP 19946 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • Delaware's statewide premium and nonrenewal picture, compared to other states. 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 19946?
At just the 14th national percentile, #34 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware, homeowners in ZIP 19946 (Frederica, DE) pay a comparatively low $1,085 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed +8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Frederica, DE?
In ZIP 19946, insurers report a 81.3% loss ratio, a 3.80% claims frequency, and a 1.06% nonrenewal rate, the 14th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19946 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19946 lands in the 14th percentile: its $1,085/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19946?
Insurers decline to renew 1.06% of policies in ZIP 19946 in Delaware, a rise of 143.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19946 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19946 have ranged from $999 to $1,085, with a 5-year average of $1,047. The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 19946 compare to the Delaware state average?
The Delaware state average is $1,252/yr; ZIP 19946 averages $1,085/yr, 13% below that figure, ranking #34 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.