Fenwick Island Delaware Map

About Fenwick Island, Delaware

Fenwick Island is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is a small community with a population of 401. The population density is 481.9 people per km². Fenwick Island is located at 38.4623°N, 75.0513°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19944.

Fenwick Island breathes the salty tang of the Atlantic, a slender sliver of land caught between the ocean's restless surge and the calmer, marsh-fringed waters of the bays. It lies 29.5 miles north-east of Worcester, MD (from Worcester, MD: bearing 45°T), and is situated 7.3 miles north-east of Ocean Pines. Low-slung dunes, crowned with sea oats that whisper secrets to the wind, give way to a shoreline that stretches for miles, each grain of sand a testament to the ceaseless tide. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a profound stillness, broken only by the distant cry of gulls and the rhythmic hush of waves. Even the light seems to soften, bathing the beach in a warm, honeyed glow that lingers long after the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. This coastal strip, once a quiet haven for fishermen and farmers, now hums with the vibrant energy of summer visitors drawn to its sun-drenched beaches and placid bays. The economy of Fenwick Island has long been tied to the bounty of the sea, from the oyster beds that still dot the inland waterways to the sport fishing that draws enthusiasts from across the region. Though the landscape is largely defined by its natural beauty – the shimmering expanse of the ocean on one side, the tranquil estuaries on the other – the history of this place is etched in the weathered wood of old fishing shacks and the stories passed down through generations of those who called it home. The iconic Fenwick Island Lighthouse, a stoic sentinel against the darkening sky, stands as a silent witness to this enduring connection between land, sea, and the people who have found their livelihood here.

About This Fenwick Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fenwick Island, 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 Fenwick Island and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Fenwick Island includes the ZIP code (19944), 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 Fenwick Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.