ZIP 19953 · Kent County

Hartly, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19953, Hartly, Delaware.

28.7%
Loss ratio
0.82%
Nonrenewal rate
#49 of 57
Delaware rank
57
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 19953 (Hartly, DE) homeowners insurance averages $1,023/yr, 9th percentile nationally, 42% below the U.S. norm.

$1,023
Avg premium (2022)
-42%
vs U.S. average
+7.8%
since 2018
9th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,023/yr
+7.8% since 2018
Loss Ratio
28.7%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
2.46%
Avg severity: $11,932
Nonrenewal Rate
0.82%
-34.0% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19953 (Hartly, DE)

Homeowners in ZIP 19953 (Hartly, DE) pay an average of $1,023 per year for insurance as of 2022, according to U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level data across approximately 57 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19953 in the 9th percentile, 42% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. Against Delaware's average of $1,252, ZIP 19953 is 18% below, ranking #49 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Wilmington (ZIP 19808) at $1,021, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19953 is 28.7%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 2.46%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $11,932. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.82%, a drop of 34.0% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 19953 costs have risen 7.8% since 2018, from a low of $948 to a high of $1,023, an annualized rate of +1.9% 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 19953 Compares

vs National Average
$1,023 vs $1,776
42% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,023 vs $1,252
18% below state avg
National Percentile
9th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19953, 2018–2022

$940$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040 20182019202020212022 $1,023
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19953.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $948 -
2019 $961 +1.3%
2020 $995 +3.5%
2021 $1,013 +1.8%
2022 $1,023 +1.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$988
Premium Range
$948 - $1,023
Annual Change Rate
+1.9% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19953

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

  • Put ZIP 19953 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 19953?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 19953 (Hartly, DE) is comparatively affordable at $1,023 per year as of 2022, just the 9th percentile nationally, #49 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware. Premiums have changed +7.8% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Hartly, DE?
In ZIP 19953, insurers report a 28.7% loss ratio, a 2.46% claims frequency, and a 0.82% nonrenewal rate, the 9th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19953 compared to the national average?
At $1,023/yr, ZIP 19953 runs 42% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 9th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19953?
ZIP 19953 shows a nonrenewal rate of 0.82% in Delaware, a drop of 34.0% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19953 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19953 runs $948-$1,023 (5-year average $988). The annualized change rate is +1.9% per year.
How does ZIP 19953 compare to the Delaware state average?
The Delaware state average is $1,252/yr; ZIP 19953 averages $1,023/yr, 18% below that figure, ranking #49 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.