Frankford Delaware Map

About Frankford, Delaware

Frankford is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,215. The population density is 293.9 people per km². Frankford is located at 38.5173°N, 75.2349°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19945.

Frankford lies on the Delmarva Peninsula, a low-lying expanse where the land gently swells and recedes, painted in broad strokes of cultivated fields and the deep greens of marsh grasses that fringe its slow-moving waterways. It lies 22.5 miles east-north-east of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 61°T), and is situated 9.5 miles north-north-west of Ocean Pines. The air here, especially in the humid embrace of summer, carries the scent of damp earth and distant salt, a constant whisper from the nearby Atlantic. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-cloudy skies, tends to diffuse softly, casting a muted glow over the weathered clapboard homes and the stoic faces of ancient oak trees that stand sentinel along the roadside. A quiet hum of daily life persists, punctuated by the occasional rumble of farm equipment or the cheerful greetings exchanged between neighbors on their porches, a testament to a community that values connection over haste. The history of Frankford is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil that surrounds it, a legacy of agriculture that has sustained its people for generations. Once a hub for the oyster industry, its economy has since shifted, though farming remains a bedrock, with soy and cornfields stretching to the horizon. The town itself, though small, holds echoes of its past, with a few venerable structures hinting at a more bustling era. Local traditions, though subtle, are observed, a continuation of customs passed down, fostering a unique cultural character that sets Frankford apart. The pace here is unhurried, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the natural world and the enduring bonds of community.

About This Frankford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Frankford, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.517336, -75.234911. 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 Frankford and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Frankford includes the ZIP code (19945), 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 Frankford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.