Dagsboro Delaware Map

About Dagsboro, Delaware

Dagsboro is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,376. The population density is 362.4 people per km². Dagsboro is located at 38.5493°N, 75.2457°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19939.

Dagsboro rests in a landscape of gentle swells and broad fields, a place where the air often carries the sweet, earthy scent of cultivated soil. It lies 23.1 miles north-east of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 56°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-east of Millsboro. The terrain rolls with a soft, almost languid grace, the land sloping towards the unseen waters that feed into the Indian River. Sunlight here has a particular character, especially in the late afternoon when it slants low, bathing the scattered farmhouses and the quiet roads in a warm, honeyed glow. The very texture of the earth, a rich, dark loam, seems to promise abundance, a quiet strength that underpins the unpretentious beauty of Dagsboro. This corner of Sussex County has long been shaped by the bounty of its land, its history interwoven with agriculture and the steady hum of small-town life. For generations, the fields surrounding Dagsboro have yielded crops, a tradition that continues to define its local economy, though the modern pulse of nearby coastal tourism also brushes against its edges. The Indian River, a vital artery, has historically facilitated trade and provided sustenance, its waterways a constant, murmuring presence in the collective memory of the area. While Dagsboro might not boast grand monuments, its distinctive character lies in this enduring connection to the earth and the quiet resilience of its people, a palpable sense of continuity felt in the unhurried pace of its days.

About This Dagsboro Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dagsboro, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.54928, -75.245744. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dagsboro and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Dagsboro includes the ZIP code (19939), telephone area code (302), county seat of Sussex County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Indian River School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dagsboro is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.