Seaford
City in Sussex County, Delaware

Seaford is a city in Sussex County, Delaware, with 7,957 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Blades, 1.7 miles S.
- 7,957residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 5.1 sq miland area · 13.2 km²
- 1,566 / sq mipopulation density
- 19973ZIP code
About Seaford
Seaford is a city located along the Nanticoke River in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. As of the 2020 census, Seaford had a population of 7,957. It is part of the Seaford, Delaware, Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the largest city fully within Sussex County.
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Living in Seaford
- Median household income
- $54,016
- Median home value
- $224,300
- Median rent
- $1,176/mo
- Median age
- 41.1
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Seaford had 7,957 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,957 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,566 per sq mi (604 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Seaford at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,957 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.08 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6584° N, 75.6141° W |
| ZIP code | 19973 |
| Official website | seafordde.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1064320 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Seaford
- Blades1.7 mi S
- Bridgeville4.7 mi N
- Bethel6.0 mi S
- Laurel6.3 mi S
- Galestown, MD8.6 mi SW
- Federalsburg, MD8.9 mi W
- Sharptown, MD10.1 mi SW
- Greenwood10.4 mi N
- Eldorado, MD10.8 mi SW
- Brookview, MD11.3 mi SW
- Georgetown12.4 mi E
- Delmar13.4 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Seaford
What county is Seaford in?
Seaford is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Seaford, DE?
7,957 people lived in Seaford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Seaford, DE?
The ZIP code of Seaford is 19973.
What is the elevation of Seaford?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Seaford?
Blades (1.7 mi), Bridgeville (4.7 mi), Bethel (6.0 mi), Laurel (6.3 mi), Galestown (8.6 mi).
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