ZIP 19968 · Sussex County

Milton, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19968, Milton, Delaware.

41.0%
Loss ratio
0.56%
Nonrenewal rate
#24 of 57
Delaware rank
58
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Milton, DE (ZIP 19968) runs $1,162/yr on average: the 20th percentile nationally and 35% below the U.S. average.

$1,162
Avg premium (2022)
-35%
vs U.S. average
-0.1%
since 2018
20th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,162/yr
-0.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
41.0%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.92%
Avg severity: $24,854
Nonrenewal Rate
0.56%
-42.8% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19968 (Milton, DE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19968 (Milton, DE) runs $1,162 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 58 reported policies. Against a national average of $1,776 per year, ZIP 19968 comes in 35% below, the 20th percentile among all tracked ZIPs. Compared to the Delaware state average of $1,252, this ZIP runs 7% below, ranking #24 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Newark (ZIP 19702) at $1,171, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19968 is 41.0%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. The claim frequency here, the share of policies with at least one claim, stands at 1.92%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $24,854. 0.56% of ZIP 19968 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a drop of 42.8% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 19968 costs have fallen 0.1% since 2018, from a low of $1,139 to a high of $1,163, an annualized rate of -0.0% 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 19968 Compares

vs National Average
$1,162 vs $1,776
35% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,162 vs $1,252
7% below state avg
National Percentile
20th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19968, 2018–2022

$1,130$1,140$1,150$1,160$1,170 20182019202020212022 $1,162
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19968.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,163 -
2019 $1,157 -0.5%
2020 $1,139 -1.6%
2021 $1,157 +1.6%
2022 $1,162 +0.4%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,155
Premium Range
$1,139 - $1,163
Annual Change Rate
-0.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19968

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

  • Compare ZIP 19968 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 19968?
ZIP 19968 (Milton, DE) lands among the more affordable markets nationally: the 20th percentile as of 2022, averaging $1,162 per year, #24 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware. Premiums have changed -0.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Milton, DE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19968: a claims frequency of 1.92%, a loss ratio of 41.0%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.56%, placing this ZIP in the 20th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19968 compared to the national average?
At $1,162/yr, ZIP 19968 runs 35% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 20th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19968?
Insurers decline to renew 0.56% of policies in ZIP 19968 in Delaware, a drop of 42.8% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19968 over 5 years?
ZIP 19968 premiums spanned $1,139 to $1,163 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,155. The annualized change rate is -0.0% per year.
How does ZIP 19968 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19968 runs 7% below the Delaware state average ($1,252/yr vs this ZIP's $1,162/yr), ranking #24 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.