ZIP 19954 · Kent County

Houston, DE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 19954, Houston, Delaware averages $1,069/yr.

11.9%
Loss ratio
0.65%
Nonrenewal rate
#42 of 57
Delaware rank
65
Policies

The verdict

Treasury FIO 2022: Houston, DE sits #22,390 nationally on average premium ($1,069) versus #15,217 on nonrenewal rate (0.65%).

$1,069
Avg premium (2022)
#22,390
of 25,593 on premium
#15,217
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
13th
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
58/100
19954 - Houston, 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
$1,069/yr
Avg premium, 87th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability B
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 19954's premium sits nationally

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

$1,069 Among the lowest lower than 87% 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 19954. 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 19954; 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 (this ZIP) $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 $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)
$1,069/yr
Below-median premium
+8.6% since 2018
Loss Ratio
11.9%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.29%
Avg severity: $5,544
Nonrenewal Rate
0.65%
Below-median nonrenewal rate
-71.5% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19954 (Houston, DE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19954 (Houston, DE) runs $1,069 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 65 reported policies. That is 40% below the national average of $1,776 per year, placing this ZIP in the 13th percentile nationally. Compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252, this ZIP runs 15% below, ranking #42 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Smyrna (ZIP 19977) at $1,070, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

ZIP 19954 shows a 11.9% loss ratio, an indication that insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 2.29%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,544. Nonrenewal, insurers declining to extend coverage at policy expiration, occurs at 0.65% in this ZIP, a drop of 71.5% over the past five years; rising nonrenewal often signals insurer retreat from high-risk markets.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19954 have risen by 8.6%, ranging from $984 to $1,069 with a five-year average of $1,031, an annualized rate of +2.1% per year.

FEMA NRI places Kent County in the upper risk band at 84.5 (Relatively Moderate): national 85th percentile, #3/3 inside Delaware, and 7% below the 91.3 state mean. Top hazard on the map is Cold Wave. Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 68.2. NRI does not price policies; it situates the county.

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 19954 Compares

vs National Average
$1,069 vs $1,776
40% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,069 vs $1,252
15% below state avg
National Percentile
13th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19954, 2018–2022

$960$980$1,000$1,020$1,040$1,060$1,080 20182019202020212022 $1,069
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19954.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $984 -
2019 $1,005 +2.1%
2020 $1,038 +3.3%
2021 $1,057 +1.8%
2022 $1,069 +1.1%

2018-2022 premium path for ZIP 19954

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,031
Premium Range
$984 - $1,069
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 19954 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.

Nationwide insurance peers outside Delaware for ZIP 19954

Cross-state peers for ZIP 19954: 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 ($1,069/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (0.65% 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 19954?
ZIP 19954 (Houston, DE) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 13th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,069 per year, #42 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware. Premiums have changed +8.6% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Houston, DE?
In ZIP 19954, insurers report a 11.9% loss ratio, a 2.29% claims frequency, and a 0.65% nonrenewal rate, the 13th national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19954 compared to the national average?
Nationally, ZIP 19954 lands in the 13th percentile: its $1,069/yr average is 40% below the U.S. figure of $1,776/yr.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19954?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19954 is 0.65%, a drop of 71.5% over the past 5 years in Delaware.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19954 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19954 runs $984-$1,069 (5-year average $1,031). The annualized change rate is +2.1% per year.
How does ZIP 19954 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19954 has an average premium of $1,069/yr compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252/yr. This ZIP is 15% below the state average, ranking #42 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 19954?
Kent County scores 84.5 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Relatively Moderate), 85th percentile nationally and #3 of 3 Delaware counties. The index's top hazard label is Cold Wave. Mapped hazard ratings include Wildfire Relatively Low, Flooding Relatively Moderate, Earthquake Relatively Low, Hurricane Relatively Moderate. NRI is county hazard context, not a homeowners premium.

What to do with ZIP 19954

This ZIP's premiums run at the 13th 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.