ZIP 19971 · Sussex County

Rehoboth Beach, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19971, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

25.1%
Loss ratio
0.70%
Nonrenewal rate
#4 of 57
Delaware rank
289
Policies

The verdict

Homeowners insurance in Rehoboth Beach, DE (ZIP 19971) runs $1,990/yr on average: the 75th percentile nationally and 12% above the U.S. average.

$1,990
Avg premium (2022)
+12%
vs U.S. average
+6.4%
since 2018
75th
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,990/yr
+6.4% since 2018
Loss Ratio
25.1%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
3.09%
Avg severity: $16,214
Nonrenewal Rate
0.70%
+51.3% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19971 (Rehoboth Beach, DE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19971 (Rehoboth Beach, DE) at $1,990 per year for 2022 across approximately 289 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 12% above that mark and lands in the 75th national percentile. Delaware homeowners pay $1,252 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 59% (above), ranking #4 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Wilmington (ZIP 19806) at $1,633, 18% below this ZIP's rate.

With a loss ratio of 25.1%, insurers retained a working margin after claims in ZIP 19971. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 3.09%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $16,214. Insurers decline to renew 0.70% of policies in ZIP 19971 at expiration, a rise of 51.3% over the past five years; a rising rate typically signals carriers retreating from higher-risk markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 19971 costs have risen 6.4% since 2018, from a low of $1,870 to a high of $1,990, an annualized rate of +1.6% 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 19971 Compares

vs National Average
$1,990 vs $1,776
12% above national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,990 vs $1,252
59% above state avg
National Percentile
75th percentile
Above median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19971, 2018–2022

$1,850$1,900$1,950$2,000 20182019202020212022 $1,990
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19971.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,870 -
2019 $1,935 +3.4%
2020 $1,967 +1.7%
2021 $1,959 -0.5%
2022 $1,990 +1.6%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,944
Premium Range
$1,870 - $1,990
Annual Change Rate
+1.6% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19971

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

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 19971?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 19971 (Rehoboth Beach, DE) averages $1,990 per year as of 2022, close to the national median at the 75th percentile, #4 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware. Premiums have changed +6.4% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Rehoboth Beach, DE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19971: a claims frequency of 3.09%, a loss ratio of 25.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 0.70%, placing this ZIP in the 75th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19971 compared to the national average?
At $1,990/yr, ZIP 19971 runs 12% above the national average of $1,776/yr, the 75th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19971?
The nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19971 is 0.70%, a rise of 51.3% over the past 5 years in Delaware.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19971 over 5 years?
ZIP 19971 premiums spanned $1,870 to $1,990 across the 2018-2022 window, a 5-year average of $1,944. The annualized change rate is +1.6% per year.
How does ZIP 19971 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19971 runs 59% above the Delaware state average ($1,252/yr vs this ZIP's $1,990/yr), ranking #4 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.