Dewey Beach
Town in Sussex County, Delaware
Dewey Beach is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 353 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rehoboth Beach, 1.5 miles N.
- 353residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,067 / sq mipopulation density
- 19971ZIP code
About Dewey Beach
Dewey Beach is an incorporated coastal town in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dewey Beach had a population of 353. It is part of the rapidly growing Cape Region and lies within the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2011, the NRDC awarded Dewey Beach with a 5-Star rating in water quality. This award was given only to 12 other locations, one being neighboring Rehoboth Beach. Out of the 30 states with coastline, the Delaware Beaches ranked number 1 in water quality in 2011.
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Living in Dewey Beach
- Median household income
- $105,625
- Median home value
- $961,300
- Median rent
- $2,536/mo
- Median age
- 63.3
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Dewey Beach had 353 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 353 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,067 per sq mi (412 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dewey Beach at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 353 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6957° N, 75.0752° W |
| ZIP code | 19971 |
| Official website | townofdeweybeach.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1020900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dewey Beach
- Rehoboth Beach1.5 mi N
- Henlopen Acres2.1 mi N
- Lewes6.8 mi NW
- Long Neck6.9 mi SW
- Bethany Beach10.9 mi S
- Ocean View11.0 mi S
- Millville11.4 mi S
- South Bethany12.4 mi S
- Dagsboro13.8 mi SW
- Milton14.0 mi W
- Frankford14.8 mi SW
- Millsboro15.0 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dewey Beach
What county is Dewey Beach in?
Dewey Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Dewey Beach, DE?
353 people lived in Dewey Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dewey Beach, DE?
The ZIP code of Dewey Beach is 19971.
What is the elevation of Dewey Beach?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dewey Beach?
Rehoboth Beach (1.5 mi), Henlopen Acres (2.1 mi), Lewes (6.8 mi), Long Neck (6.9 mi), Bethany Beach (10.9 mi).
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