ZIP 19975 · Sussex County

Selbyville, DE Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance market metrics for ZIP 19975, Selbyville, Delaware.

10.8%
Loss ratio
0.45%
Nonrenewal rate
#12 of 57
Delaware rank
117
Policies

The verdict

ZIP 19975 (Selbyville, DE) homeowners insurance averages $1,302/yr, 31st percentile nationally, 27% below the U.S. norm.

$1,302
Avg premium (2022)
-27%
vs U.S. average
+8.2%
since 2018
31st
national percentile

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

Avg Premium (2022)
$1,302/yr
+8.2% since 2018
Loss Ratio
10.8%
Claims paid vs premiums
Claim Frequency
1.57%
Avg severity: $8,966
Nonrenewal Rate
0.45%
-33.2% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19975 (Selbyville, DE)

U.S. Treasury FIO ZIP-level observations put the average homeowners insurance premium in ZIP 19975 (Selbyville, DE) at $1,302 per year for 2022 across approximately 117 reported policies. Nationally, that ranks ZIP 19975 in the 31st percentile, 27% below the U.S. average of $1,776 per year. The Delaware statewide average is $1,252 per year; this ZIP sits 4% above that figure, ranking #12 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Odessa (ZIP 19730) at $1,317, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19975 is 10.8%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. Claim frequency, the share of policies with at least one claim, is 1.57%, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $8,966. The nonrenewal rate here is 0.45%, a drop of 33.2% over the past five years, the share of policies insurers choose not to extend at expiration, often a leading sign of market stress.

Across 5 years (2018–2022), premiums in ZIP 19975 have risen by 8.2%, ranging from $1,203 to $1,302 with a five-year average of $1,250, an annualized rate of +2.0% 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 19975 Compares

vs National Average
$1,302 vs $1,776
27% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$1,302 vs $1,252
4% above state avg
National Percentile
31th percentile
Below median cost

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19975, 2018–2022

$1,150$1,200$1,250$1,300$1,350 20182019202020212022 $1,302
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19975.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $1,203 -
2019 $1,239 +2.9%
2020 $1,244 +0.4%
2021 $1,264 +1.6%
2022 $1,302 +3.0%

5-Year Trend Summary

5-Year Avg Premium
$1,250
Premium Range
$1,203 - $1,302
Annual Change Rate
+2.0% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

What this means for ZIP 19975

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

  • Put ZIP 19975 side by side with nearby ZIPs to see where you'd pay less. Compare ZIPs
  • See how Delaware compares to other states on premiums and nonrenewal. 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 19975?
ZIP 19975 (Selbyville, DE) tracks close to the national middle for homeowners insurance costs: $1,302 per year as of 2022 (31st percentile, #12 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware). Premiums have changed +8.2% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Selbyville, DE?
In ZIP 19975, insurers report a 10.8% loss ratio, a 1.57% claims frequency, and a 0.45% nonrenewal rate, the 31st national percentile for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19975 compared to the national average?
At $1,302/yr, ZIP 19975 runs 27% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 31st percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19975?
Insurers decline to renew 0.45% of policies in ZIP 19975 in Delaware, a drop of 33.2% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19975 over 5 years?
Over 5 years (2018-2022), premiums in ZIP 19975 have ranged from $1,203 to $1,302, with a 5-year average of $1,250. The annualized change rate is +2.0% per year.
How does ZIP 19975 compare to the Delaware state average?
ZIP 19975 runs 4% above the Delaware state average ($1,252/yr vs this ZIP's $1,302/yr), ranking #12 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.