Rehoboth Beach
City in Sussex County, Delaware
Rehoboth Beach is a city in Sussex County, Delaware, with 1,108 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 16 ft (5 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Henlopen Acres, 0.6 miles NW.
- 1,108residents (2020 Census)
- 16 ftelevation · 5 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 943 / sq mipopulation density
- 19971ZIP code
About Rehoboth Beach
Rehoboth Beach ( rə-HOH-bəth) is a city on the Atlantic Ocean along the Delaware Beaches in eastern Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of 2024, its population was 1,370. Along with the neighboring coastal town of Lewes, Rehoboth Beach is one of the principal cities of Delaware's rapidly growing Cape Region. Rehoboth Beach lies within the Salisbury metropolitan area.
As a popular vacation destination, especially for the communities of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Philadelphia, Rehoboth has many summer homes, including one owned by the 46th U.S. President Joe Biden. During the summer season, Rehoboth's population expands to over 25,000 within the city limits, and thousands more in the surrounding area.
In 2011, the NRDC awarded Rehoboth Beach with a 5-Star rating in water quality. This award was given to 12 other locations, one being neighboring Dewey Beach. Out of the 30 states with coastline, the Delaware Beaches ranked number one for water quality in 2011.
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Living in Rehoboth Beach
- Median household income
- $137,500
- Median home value
- $1,486,100
- Median rent
- $1,307/mo
- Median age
- 62.9
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Rehoboth Beach had 1,108 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Density | 943 per sq mi (364 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rehoboth Beach at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,108 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.18 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7174° N, 75.0806° W |
| ZIP code | 19971 |
| Official website | cityofrehoboth.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1060290 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rehoboth Beach
- Henlopen Acres0.6 mi NW
- Dewey Beach1.5 mi S
- Lewes5.4 mi NW
- Long Neck7.9 mi SW
- Bethany Beach12.5 mi S
- Ocean View12.5 mi S
- Millville12.8 mi S
- Milton13.2 mi W
- South Bethany14.0 mi S
- Dagsboro14.8 mi SW
- Millsboro15.6 mi SW
- Frankford15.9 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Rehoboth Beach
What county is Rehoboth Beach in?
Rehoboth Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Rehoboth Beach, DE?
1,108 people lived in Rehoboth Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rehoboth Beach, DE?
The ZIP code of Rehoboth Beach is 19971.
What is the elevation of Rehoboth Beach?
16 feet (5 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rehoboth Beach?
Henlopen Acres (0.6 mi), Dewey Beach (1.5 mi), Lewes (5.4 mi), Long Neck (7.9 mi), Bethany Beach (12.5 mi).
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