Edgemoor Delaware Map

About Edgemoor, Delaware

Edgemoor is a locality in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,349. The population density is 1342.7 people per km². Edgemoor is located at 39.7501°N, 75.4996°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19802.

Edgemoor unfolds as a quiet tableau where the rolling Delaware landscape meets the more structured geometry of human habitation. It lies 2.5 miles east of Wilmington, DE (from Wilmington, DE: bearing 83°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-south-west of Aston. Here, the terrain gently slopes, a soft recession toward the broad waters that define its eastern edge, carrying the scent of damp earth and distant industry on the breeze. Mature trees, their branches reaching with a patient, arboreal grace, cast shifting patterns of light and shadow across well-tended lawns and the modest, brick-faced homes that line its streets. The air, particularly as the sun begins its descent, often carries a certain stillness, a hushed quality that seems to absorb the day's activity, leaving behind a palpable sense of settled peace. The history of Edgemoor is inextricably linked to the industrial might that once pulsed along the Delaware River, a legacy that has subtly shaped its character and economy. While the large-scale manufacturing that defined its past has largely receded, the echoes of its industrious beginnings remain, a quiet hum beneath the surface of everyday life. The proximity to the river, a vital artery for commerce and connection, has always been a defining feature, shaping its development and offering a constant, subtle reminder of the wider world beyond its leafy lanes. This connection fostered a spirit of resilience and adaptation, a quiet strength that continues to inform the character of Edgemoor, a place that has found its own particular rhythm in the passage of years.

About This Edgemoor Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Edgemoor, Delaware with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Edgemoor and New Castle County.

Detailed location data for Edgemoor includes the ZIP code (19802), telephone area code (302), county seat of New Castle County (Wilmington), and school district assignment (Brandywine 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 Edgemoor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.