Henlopen Acres Delaware Map

About Henlopen Acres, Delaware

Henlopen Acres is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is a small community with a population of 176. The population density is 145.6 people per km². Henlopen Acres is located at 38.7298°N, 75.0863°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19971.

Henlopen Acres lies where the land gently slopes towards the Atlantic, a place of marsh grasses and whispering pines. It lies 37.7 miles north-east of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 47°T), and is situated 4.2 miles south-east of Lewes. The air here carries a perpetual tang of salt, a subtle reminder of the nearby ocean, even when the water is out of sight. Mature oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient storytellers, cast dappled shadows across well-tended lawns, and the quiet streets invite leisurely strolls. The landscape itself seems to breathe with the ebb and flow of the tides, a constant, understated dialogue between the solid earth and the vast, shifting sea. Here, the days often unfold with a soft luminescence, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun dips low, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose over the western marshes. This coastal enclave’s history is intertwined with the broader development of the Delaware shore, its origins tied to the land’s agricultural past and the burgeoning appeal of seaside recreation. While no grand industrial complexes define Henlopen Acres, its economy has long been supported by the services catering to summer visitors and year-round residents drawn to the area’s natural beauty and proximity to the ocean. The nearby waters, both the bays and the ocean itself, have historically shaped livelihoods, from fishing to the development of waterfront properties. The character of Henlopen Acres is one of quiet refinement, a place where the pace of life is measured by the changing seasons and the gentle rhythm of the tides, a subtle elegance that has drawn people to its shores for generations.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Henlopen Acres, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.729834, -75.086292. 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 Henlopen Acres and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Henlopen Acres includes the ZIP code (19971), telephone area code (302), county seat of Sussex County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Cape Henlopen 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 Henlopen Acres is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.