Magnolia Delaware Map

About Magnolia, Delaware

Magnolia is a locality in Kent County, Delaware, United States. It is a small community with a population of 274. The population density is 583.4 people per km². Magnolia is located at 39.0712°N, 75.4760°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19962.

Magnolia, a quiet enclave in Kent County, unfolds with a gentle, unassuming beauty. It lies 6.5 miles south-south-east of Dover, DE (from Dover, DE: bearing 157°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south-east of Rising Sun-Lebanon. The land here, a soft mosaic of cultivated fields and encroaching woodland, breathes a humid, earthy scent, particularly after a summer rain. Low, rolling terrain dictates the rhythm of the landscape, where the occasional stand of mature oak trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, offer a dappled shade. The air itself feels thick and languid, often carrying the faint, sweet perfume of blooming magnolias that give the place its name, a subtle but persistent reminder of the region's verdant soul. The sky above is a vast canvas, frequently streaked with the bruised purples and oranges of a coming storm or the ethereal glow of late afternoon sunlight, painting the flat, fertile earth in hues of gold and amber. This corner of Delaware carries the quiet hum of an agricultural heritage, where the legacy of farming, particularly soybeans and corn, still shapes the local economy and the very contours of the land. The history of Magnolia is one of quiet settlement, of families who worked this rich soil and found sustenance in its bounty, their stories whispered in the creak of porch swings and the rustle of corn stalks. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring simplicity of life here, the unhurried pace that allows for observation of migrating waterfowl along nearby waterways or the slow unfurling of a new day, speaks volumes. The distinctive character of Magnolia lies not in bustling commerce or celebrated attractions, but in its grounding, its deep connection to the land and the enduring, almost elemental, rhythm of its seasons.

About This Magnolia Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Magnolia, 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 Magnolia and Kent County.

Detailed location data for Magnolia includes the ZIP code (19962), telephone area code (302), county seat of Kent County (Dover), and school district assignment (Caesar Rodney 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 Magnolia is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.