ZIP 19946 · Kent County

Frederica, DE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 19946, Frederica, Delaware averages $1,085/yr.

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

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Frederica, DE (ZIP 19946) ranks #22,056 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($1,085/yr) but #9,173 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.06%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$1,085
Avg premium (2022)
#22,056
of 25,593 on premium
#9,173
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
14th
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
19946 - Frederica, 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 A
$1,085/yr
Avg premium, 86th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability D
0.01%
Nonrenewal rate -- insurers dropping coverage (Treasury FIO)
Disaster Risk F
84.5
County FEMA National Risk Index score
Community Resilience B-
68.2
County FEMA NRI community-resilience score

Where ZIP 19946's premium sits nationally

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

$1,085 Among the lowest lower than 86% 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 19946. 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 19946; 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 (this ZIP) $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 $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)
$1,085/yr
Below-median premium
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
81.3%
Above-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
3.80%
Avg severity: $23,206
Nonrenewal Rate
1.06%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+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.

Kent County carries a FEMA National Risk Index score of 84.5 (Relatively Moderate), 85th percentile nationally and #3 of 3 Delaware counties - 7% below the state mean of 91.3. Dominant mapped hazard: Cold Wave. Companion scores: Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 68.2. 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 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%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 19946

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

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kent County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 19946 via FIPS 10001. Hazard and vulnerability context from FEMA, not a premium driver and not a quote.

County risk score
84.5
Relatively Moderate · 85th national percentile
In-state county rank
#3
of 3 Delaware counties · state mean 91.3
Top mapped hazard
Cold Wave
Expected annual loss $10,352,424

Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 68.2

County hazard ratings

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

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

Out-of-state ZIPs near ZIP 19946's premium and nonrenewal (high-NRI county)

Cross-state peers for ZIP 19946: nearest FIO ZIPs by premium and by nonrenewal, drawn outside Delaware. County hazard context (Kent, NRI 84.5) is separate from these price peers.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($1,085/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.06% 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 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.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 19946?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 19946 (Kent) is 84.5 - #3/3 in Delaware, 85th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 19946

This ZIP's premiums run at the 14th 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.