Lincoln Delaware Map

About Lincoln, Delaware

Lincoln is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,873. The population density is 224.5 people per km². Lincoln is located at 38.8698°N, 75.4230°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19960.

Lincoln, Delaware, rests in the gentle embrace of southern Sussex County, a landscape shaped by flat, fertile fields and a slow, determined flow of water. It lies 20.7 miles south-south-east of Dover, DE (from Dover, DE: bearing 165°T), and is situated 3.0 miles south of Milford. The air here carries the soft, earthy scent of cultivated soil, especially after a summer rain, and the sky, vast and often a pale, washed-out blue, seems to stretch on forever. Oak trees, sturdy and ancient, punctuate the horizons, their branches reaching out like weathered hands, offering shade to the quiet roads that wind between farms. The occasional glint of a distant pond or the subtle shimmer of heat rising from the asphalt suggests a land that breathes with the seasons, a place where the day's light lingers a little longer at dusk, painting the western sky in hues of peach and lavender. The history of Lincoln is entwined with the agricultural heart of Delaware, a legacy of farming that has sustained generations and continues to define its character. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil, established homesteads and cultivated crops, laying the groundwork for the quiet prosperity that characterizes the area. The local economy, while diversifying, still holds a deep respect for its agrarian roots, with fields of soybeans and corn stretching as far as the eye can see, occasionally broken by the more modern structures that signify ongoing growth. While not a hub of grand historical monuments, Lincoln possesses a distinctive charm in its unpretentious resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of the people who have called this corner of Sussex County home for centuries.

About This Lincoln Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lincoln, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.869835, -75.422975. 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 Lincoln and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for Lincoln includes the ZIP code (19960), telephone area code (302), county seat of Sussex County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Milford 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 Lincoln is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.