ZIP 19947 · Sussex County

Georgetown, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19947, Georgetown, Delaware.

56.5%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#37 of 57
Delaware rank
60
Policies

The verdict

Georgetown, DE (ZIP 19947) averages $1,078/yr for homeowners insurance, 39% below the U.S. average, placing it in the 13th percentile nationally.

$1,078
Avg premium (2022)
-39%
vs U.S. average
-0.3%
since 2018
13th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,078/yr
-0.3% since 2018
Loss Ratio
56.5%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.04%
Avg severity: $20,057
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
+7.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19947 (Georgetown, DE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19947 (Georgetown, DE) at $1,078 per year for 2022 across approximately 60 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 19947 comes in 39% below, the 13th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Against Delaware's average of $1,252, ZIP 19947 is 14% below, ranking #37 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Dover (ZIP 19901) at $1,080, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 56.5%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 19947. 3.04% of policies in ZIP 19947 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $20,057. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 1.20% in this ZIP, a rise of 7.8% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19947 have fallen by 0.3%, ranging from $1,062 to $1,081 with a five-year average of $1,073, an annualized rate of -0.1% 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 19947 Compares

vs National Average
$1,078 vs $1,776
39% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,078 vs $1,252
14% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19947, 2018–2022

$1,060$1,065$1,070$1,075$1,080$1,085 20182019202020212022 $1,078
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19947.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,081 -
2019 $1,081 -0.0%
2020 $1,062 -1.7%
2021 $1,062 -0.1%
2022 $1,078 +1.5%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,073
Premium Range
$1,062 - $1,081
Annual Change Rate
-0.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19947

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

  • Compare ZIP 19947 against nearby ZIPs to spot where rates run lower. 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 19947?
At just the 13th national percentile, #37 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware, homeowners in ZIP 19947 (Georgetown, DE) pay a comparatively low $1,078 per year as of 2022. Premiums have changed -0.3% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Georgetown, DE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19947: a claims frequency of 3.04%, a loss ratio of 56.5%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.20%, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19947 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19947 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,078/yr average is 39% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19947?
Insurers decline to renew 1.20% of policies in ZIP 19947 in Delaware, a rise of 7.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19947 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19947 have ranged from $1,062 to $1,081, with a 5-year average of $1,073. The annualized change rate is -0.1% per year.
How does ZIP 19947 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19947 has an average premium of $1,078/yr compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252/yr. This ZIP is 14% below the state average, ranking #37 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.