Laurel
Town in Sussex County, Delaware

Laurel is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 3,865 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bethel, 2.6 miles W.
- 3,865residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 1,389 / sq mipopulation density
- 19931ZIP code
About Laurel
Laurel is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. The population was 3,865 at the time of the 2020 census. Laurel is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. It once hosted the Laurel Blue Hens of the Eastern Shore Baseball League.
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Living in Laurel
- Median household income
- $48,644
- Median home value
- $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,056/mo
- Median age
- 33
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Laurel had 3,865 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,865 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,389 per sq mi (536 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Laurel at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,865 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5738° N, 75.5712° W |
| ZIP code | 19931 |
| Official website | townoflaurel.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1041310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Laurel
- Bethel2.6 mi W
- Blades4.6 mi N
- Seaford6.3 mi N
- Delmar7.2 mi S
- Galestown, MD7.8 mi W
- Sharptown, MD8.4 mi W
- Delmar, MD9.2 mi S
- Bridgeville10.6 mi N
- Eldorado, MD11.8 mi W
- Brookview, MD12.0 mi W
- Hebron, MD12.1 mi SW
- Georgetown12.8 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Laurel
What county is Laurel in?
Laurel is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Laurel, DE?
3,865 people lived in Laurel at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Laurel, DE?
The ZIP code of Laurel is 19931.
What is the elevation of Laurel?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Laurel?
Bethel (2.6 mi), Blades (4.6 mi), Seaford (6.3 mi), Delmar (7.2 mi), Galestown (7.8 mi).
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