ZIP 19979 · Kent County

Viola, DE Homeowners Insurance

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, homeowners insurance in ZIP 19979, Viola, Delaware averages $979/yr.

18.1%
Loss ratio
1.20%
Nonrenewal rate
#56 of 57
Delaware rank
120
Policies

The verdict

According to U.S. Treasury FIO 2022 filings, Viola, DE (ZIP 19979) ranks #23,995 of 25,593 ZIPs by average premium ($979/yr) but #7,568 of 21,752 by nonrenewal (1.20%). Cost rank is not withdrawal rank.

$979
Avg premium (2022)
#23,995
of 25,593 on premium
#7,568
of 21,752 on nonrenewal
6th
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
53/100
19979 - Viola, 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+
$979/yr
Avg premium, 94th cheapest nationally (Treasury FIO)
Market Stability F
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 19979's premium sits nationally

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

$979 Among the lowest lower than 94% 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 19979. 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 19979; 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 (this ZIP) $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 $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)
$979/yr
Below-median premium
+13.1% since 2018
Loss Ratio
18.1%
Below-median loss ratio
Claim Frequency
2.99%
Avg severity: $5,932
Nonrenewal Rate
1.20%
Near-median nonrenewal rate
+68.9% change

Data Snapshot: ZIP 19979 (Viola, DE)

For 2022, the average cost of homeowners insurance in ZIP 19979 (Viola, DE) runs $979 per year, based on U.S. Treasury FIO's ZIP-level tracking across approximately 120 reported policies. The U.S. average sits at $1,776 per year, so this ZIP runs 45% below that mark and lands in the 6th national percentile. Delaware homeowners pay $1,252 per year on average; this ZIP diverges by 22% (below), ranking #56 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium. The closest-priced peer within Delaware is Delmar (ZIP 19940) at $993, essentially matching this ZIP's rate.

The loss ratio for ZIP 19979 is 18.1%, meaning insurers retained a working margin after claims. 2.99% of policies in ZIP 19979 file at least one claim in a given year, and the average claim severity (amount paid per claim) is $5,932. 1.20% of ZIP 19979 policies go unrenewed at expiration, a rise of 68.9% over the past five years, a pattern that tends to precede broader insurer pullback in stressed markets.

Premium data spanning 5 years shows ZIP 19979 costs have risen 13.1% since 2018, from a low of $866 to a high of $979, an annualized rate of +3.1% per year.

High-band NRI for ZIP 19979's county (Kent): score 84.5, rating Relatively Moderate, hazard Cold Wave. That is #3 of 3 Delaware counties and the 85th national percentile (7% below the 91.3 state mean). Social Vulnerability Index 32.4 · Community Resilience 68.2. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

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 19979 Compares

vs National Average
$979 vs $1,776
45% below national avg
vs Delaware Average
$979 vs $1,252
22% below state avg
National Percentile
6th percentile
More affordable than most ZIPs

Premium History

Average premium in ZIP 19979, 2018–2022

$850$900$950$1,000 20182019202020212022 $979
Average homeowners premium per year in ZIP 19979.
Year Avg Premium YoY Change
2018 $866 -
2019 $931 +7.5%
2020 $957 +2.8%
2021 $966 +1.0%
2022 $979 +1.4%

Multi-year FIO trend for ZIP 19979 (5 years)

5-Year Avg Premium
$940
Premium Range
$866 - $979
Annual Change Rate
+3.1% per year
Years of Data
5 (2018-2022)

Elevated FEMA NRI in Kent County

County National Risk Index joined to ZIP 19979 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.

Cross-state FIO peers for a higher-NRI ZIP (Kent County)

Two FIO peer sets for ZIP 19979 in Kent County (NRI 84.5, hazard Cold Wave), both outside Delaware. Population floor ≥1,000 matches the rate rankings.

Similar average premium

Nearest other-state ZIPs by average homeowners premium ($979/yr here).

Similar nonrenewal rate

Nearest other-state ZIPs by nonrenewal rate (1.20% 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 19979?
Homeowners insurance in ZIP 19979 (Viola, DE) is comparatively affordable at $979 per year as of 2022, just the 6th percentile nationally, #56 of 57 ZIPs in Delaware. Premiums have changed +13.1% over the past 5 years.
What affects homeowners insurance costs in Viola, DE?
Key cost drivers in ZIP 19979: a claims frequency of 2.99%, a loss ratio of 18.1%, and a nonrenewal rate of 1.20%, placing this ZIP in the 6th percentile nationally for cost.
Is homeowners insurance expensive in ZIP 19979 compared to the national average?
At $979/yr, ZIP 19979 runs 45% below the national average of $1,776/yr, the 6th percentile nationally.
What is the nonrenewal rate in ZIP 19979?
ZIP 19979 shows a nonrenewal rate of 1.20% in Delaware, a rise of 68.9% over the past 5 years.
How have premiums trended in ZIP 19979 over 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, 2018 through 2022, the range in ZIP 19979 runs $866-$979 (5-year average $940). The annualized change rate is +3.1% per year.
How does ZIP 19979 compare to the Delaware state average?
The Delaware state average is $1,252/yr; ZIP 19979 averages $979/yr, 22% below that figure, ranking #56 of 57 tracked ZIPs in Delaware by premium.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for ZIP 19979?
FEMA NRI for the county containing ZIP 19979 (Kent) is 84.5 - #3/3 in Delaware, 85th national percentile, top hazard Cold Wave. It does not replace the FIO premium figures on this page.

What to do with ZIP 19979

This ZIP's premiums run at the 6th 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.