Lewes
City in Sussex County, Delaware
Lewes is a city in Sussex County, Delaware, with 3,303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henlopen Acres, 4.8 miles SE.
- 3,303residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 11.0 km²
- 781 / sq mipopulation density
- 19958ZIP code
About Lewes
Lewes ( LOO-əss) is an incorporated city on the Delaware Bay in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, United States. According to the 2020 census, its population was 3,303. Along with neighboring Rehoboth Beach, Lewes is one of the principal cities of Delaware's rapidly growing Cape Region. The city lies within the Salisbury, Maryland–Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lewes proudly claims to be "The First Town in The First State."
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Living in Lewes
- Median household income
- $96,393
- Median home value
- $826,100
- Median rent
- $381/mo
- Median age
- 67.2
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Lewes had 3,303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 781 per sq mi (302 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lewes at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,303 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.23 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.92 sq mi (2.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7786° N, 75.1437° W |
| ZIP code | 19958 |
| Official website | ci.lewes.de.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1041830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lewes
- Henlopen Acres4.8 mi SE
- Rehoboth Beach5.4 mi SE
- Dewey Beach6.8 mi SE
- Milton9.2 mi W
- Long Neck10.9 mi S
- Slaughter Beach13.3 mi NW
- Georgetown14.5 mi SW
- Cape May Point, NJ14.5 mi NE
- Ellendale15.7 mi W
- West Cape May, NJ15.8 mi NE
- Millsboro16.2 mi SW
- Lincoln16.2 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lewes
What county is Lewes in?
Lewes is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Lewes, DE?
3,303 people lived in Lewes at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lewes, DE?
The ZIP code of Lewes is 19958.
What is the elevation of Lewes?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lewes?
Henlopen Acres (4.8 mi), Rehoboth Beach (5.4 mi), Dewey Beach (6.8 mi), Milton (9.2 mi), Long Neck (10.9 mi).
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