Out of 69 ZIP codes with data in Delaware, these are the highest-ranked areas for historical nfip claims. See also: National ZIP Codes with the Most Historical NFIP Claims | All Delaware Rankings
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| ZIP codes ranked | 69 |
| Highest value | 1,414 claims |
| Median value | 19 claims |
| State | Delaware |
Top 69 Worst ZIP Codes
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Historical NFIP Claims | Safety Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19930 | Bethany Beach | DE | 1,414 claims | 83/100 |
| 2 | 19971 | Rehoboth Bch | DE | 880 claims | 83/100 |
| 3 | 19944 | Fenwick Island | DE | 393 claims | 82/100 |
| 4 | 19975 | Selbyville | DE | 377 claims | 83/100 |
| 5 | 19966 | Millsboro | DE | 325 claims | 83/100 |
| 6 | 19804 | Wilmington | DE | 318 claims | 66/100 |
| 7 | 19958 | Lewes | DE | 224 claims | 83/100 |
| 8 | 19963 | Milford | DE | 166 claims | 100/100 |
| 9 | 19970 | Ocean View | DE | 155 claims | 83/100 |
| 10 | 19720 | New Castle | DE | 144 claims | 66/100 |
| 11 | 19802 | Wilmington | DE | 121 claims | 66/100 |
| 12 | 19946 | Frederica | DE | 119 claims | 100/100 |
| 13 | 19713 | Newark | DE | 118 claims | 67/100 |
| 14 | 19939 | Dagsboro | DE | 113 claims | 83/100 |
| 15 | 19702 | Newark | DE | 104 claims | 67/100 |
| 16 | 19805 | Wilmington | DE | 103 claims | 66/100 |
| 17 | 19801 | Wilmington | DE | 93 claims | 66/100 |
| 18 | 19901 | Dover | DE | 80 claims | 100/100 |
| 19 | 19968 | Milton | DE | 80 claims | 83/100 |
| 20 | 19709 | Middletown | DE | 78 claims | 83/100 |
| 21 | 19810 | Wilmington | DE | 77 claims | 66/100 |
| 22 | 19711 | Newark | DE | 68 claims | 67/100 |
| 23 | 19808 | Wilmington | DE | 64 claims | 67/100 |
| 24 | 19973 | Seaford | DE | 64 claims | 96/100 |
| 25 | 19803 | Wilmington | DE | 53 claims | 66/100 |
| 26 | 19977 | Smyrna | DE | 48 claims | 83/100 |
| 27 | 19707 | Hockessin | DE | 47 claims | 67/100 |
| 28 | 19736 | Yorklyn | DE | 34 claims | — |
| 29 | 19806 | Wilmington | DE | 26 claims | 66/100 |
| 30 | 19807 | Wilmington | DE | 23 claims | 83/100 |
| 31 | 19706 | Delaware City | DE | 22 claims | — |
| 32 | 19945 | Frankford | DE | 22 claims | 83/100 |
| 33 | 19904 | Dover | DE | 20 claims | 100/100 |
| 34 | 19809 | Wilmington | DE | 19 claims | 66/100 |
| 35 | 19950 | Greenwood | DE | 19 claims | — |
| 36 | 19956 | Laurel | DE | 17 claims | 97/100 |
| 37 | 19701 | Bear | DE | 15 claims | 67/100 |
| 38 | 19732 | Rockland | DE | 13 claims | 66/100 |
| 39 | 19703 | Claymont | DE | 12 claims | 67/100 |
| 40 | 19951 | Harbeson | DE | 9 claims | 83/100 |
| 41 | 19731 | Port Penn | DE | 8 claims | — |
| 42 | 19947 | Georgetown | DE | 8 claims | 81/100 |
| 43 | 19899 | Wilmington | DE | 7 claims | — |
| 44 | 19953 | Hartly | DE | 6 claims | — |
| 45 | 19961 | Little Creek | DE | 6 claims | — |
| 46 | 19978 | Sussex County | DE | 6 claims | — |
| 47 | 19714 | Newark | DE | 5 claims | — |
| 48 | 19734 | Townsend | DE | 5 claims | — |
| 49 | 19952 | Harrington | DE | 5 claims | — |
| 50 | 19960 | Lincoln | DE | 5 claims | — |
| 51 | 19967 | Millville | DE | 5 claims | 83/100 |
| 52 | 19700 | Sussex County | DE | 4 claims | — |
| 53 | 19981 | Sussex County | DE | 4 claims | — |
| 54 | 19931 | Bethel | DE | 3 claims | — |
| 55 | 19938 | Clayton | DE | 3 claims | — |
| 56 | 19941 | Ellendale | DE | 3 claims | — |
| 57 | 19962 | Magnolia | DE | 3 claims | 100/100 |
| 58 | 19730 | Odessa | DE | 2 claims | — |
| 59 | 19933 | Bridgeville | DE | 2 claims | — |
| 60 | 19770 | Sussex County | DE | 1 claims | — |
| 61 | 19894 | Wilmington | DE | 1 claims | — |
| 62 | 19900 | Sussex County | DE | 1 claims | — |
| 63 | 19934 | Camden Wyoming | DE | 1 claims | 100/100 |
| 64 | 19935 | Sussex County | DE | 1 claims | — |
| 65 | 19936 | Cheswold | DE | 1 claims | 100/100 |
| 66 | 19937 | Sussex County | DE | 1 claims | — |
| 67 | 19940 | Delmar | DE | 1 claims | 83/100 |
| 68 | 19943 | Felton | DE | 1 claims | 100/100 |
| 69 | 19964 | Marydel | DE | 1 claims | — |
Methodology
This ranking uses historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claim records. The entity is not a complete inventory of properties, flood events, uninsured losses, or current FEMA map designations. ZIPs without claim evidence are unknown and are not ranked as zero or low risk.
Data sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, EPA radon zone maps, EIA electricity rates, and Consumer Confidence Reports. Last updated: 2026-08-31.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this ranking show?
It shows historical NFIP claim counts for ZIP records where FEMA claim evidence is available. It does not determine the current flood zone or risk of a specific property.
Where does the claim data come from?
The records come from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program claims. They do not include a complete inventory of uninsured losses or current property-map designations.
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