Slaughter Beach
Town in Sussex County, Delaware

Slaughter Beach is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, with 218 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Milford, 5.9 miles W.
- 218residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 154 / sq mipopulation density
- 19963ZIP code
About Slaughter Beach
Slaughter Beach is a town in Sussex County, Delaware, United States, located on the southwest shore of Delaware Bay. As of the 2020 census, Slaughter Beach had a population of 218. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Slaughter Beach
- Median household income
- $109,375
- Median home value
- $757,400
- Median age
- 68
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Slaughter Beach had 218 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 218 |
|---|---|
| Density | 154 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Slaughter Beach at a glance
| State | Delaware (DE) |
|---|---|
| County | Sussex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 218 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9187° N, 75.3136° W |
| ZIP code | 19963 |
| Official website | townofslaughterbeach.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1067050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Slaughter Beach
- Milford5.9 mi W
- Lincoln6.8 mi SW
- Ellendale9.8 mi SW
- Milton10.1 mi S
- Houston10.2 mi W
- Frederica10.3 mi NW
- Bowers11.0 mi NW
- Lewes13.3 mi SE
- Riverview13.5 mi NW
- Magnolia13.7 mi NW
- Harrington13.7 mi W
- Farmington14.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Slaughter Beach
What county is Slaughter Beach in?
Slaughter Beach is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the population of Slaughter Beach, DE?
218 people lived in Slaughter Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Slaughter Beach, DE?
The ZIP code of Slaughter Beach is 19963.
What is the elevation of Slaughter Beach?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Slaughter Beach?
Milford (5.9 mi), Lincoln (6.8 mi), Ellendale (9.8 mi), Milton (10.1 mi), Houston (10.2 mi).
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