Fenwick Island
Town in Sussex County, Delaware
Fenwick Island is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 343 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocean City, 3.6 miles S.
- 343residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.9 km²
- 1,035 / sq mipopulation density
- 19944ZIP code
About Fenwick Island
Fenwick Island is a coastal resort town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to 2020 census figures, the population of the town is 355, a 2.6% decrease over the last decade. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland–Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located on Fenwick Island, a barrier spit.
Fenwick Island and its neighbors to the north, Bethany Beach and South Bethany, are popularly known as "The Quiet Resorts." This is in contrast to the wild atmosphere of Dewey Beach and the cosmopolitan bustle of Rehoboth Beach. Fenwick Island, however, is somewhat less "quiet" than "the Bethanies" because it is immediately across the state line from Ocean City, Maryland, which has a reputation as a lively vacation resort.
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Living in Fenwick Island
- Median household income
- $113,125
- Median home value
- $1,394,700
- Median rent
- $1,438/mo
- Median age
- 66.8
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Fenwick Island had 343 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 343 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,035 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fenwick Island at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 343 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4618° N, 75.0547° W |
| ZIP code | 19944 |
| Official website | fenwickisland.delaware.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1026880 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fenwick Island
- Ocean City, MD3.6 mi S
- South Bethany3.8 mi N
- Bethany Beach5.3 mi N
- Ocean View5.7 mi NW
- Millville6.5 mi NW
- Ocean Pines, MD7.3 mi SW
- Selbyville8.2 mi W
- West Ocean City, MD8.5 mi S
- Bishopville, MD8.5 mi W
- Frankford10.5 mi NW
- Dagsboro11.9 mi NW
- Berlin, MD12.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fenwick Island
What county is Fenwick Island in?
Fenwick Island is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Fenwick Island, DE?
343 people lived in Fenwick Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fenwick Island, DE?
The ZIP code of Fenwick Island is 19944.
What is the elevation of Fenwick Island?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fenwick Island?
Ocean City (3.6 mi), South Bethany (3.8 mi), Bethany Beach (5.3 mi), Ocean View (5.7 mi), Millville (6.5 mi).
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