Blades
Town in Sussex County, Delaware

Blades is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 1,179 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seaford, 1.7 miles N.
- 1,179residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 2,131 / sq mipopulation density
- 19973ZIP code
About Blades
Blades is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, the town had a population of 1,179. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Blades
- Median household income
- $56,875
- Median home value
- $227,900
- Median rent
- $1,012/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Blades had 1,179 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,179 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,131 per sq mi (823 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Blades at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,179 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6352° N, 75.6025° W |
| ZIP code | 19973 |
| Official website | blades.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1006730 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Blades
- Seaford1.7 mi N
- Bethel4.5 mi S
- Laurel4.6 mi S
- Bridgeville6.2 mi N
- Galestown, MD7.9 mi SW
- Sharptown, MD9.2 mi SW
- Federalsburg, MD10.0 mi NW
- Eldorado, MD10.8 mi W
- Brookview, MD11.1 mi SW
- Delmar11.7 mi S
- Greenwood11.9 mi N
- Georgetown12.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Blades
What county is Blades in?
Blades is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Blades, DE?
1,179 people lived in Blades at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Blades, DE?
The ZIP code of Blades is 19973.
What is the elevation of Blades?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Blades?
Seaford (1.7 mi), Bethel (4.5 mi), Laurel (4.6 mi), Bridgeville (6.2 mi), Galestown (7.9 mi).
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