Seaford Delaware Map

About Seaford, Delaware

Seaford is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,485. The population density is 627.1 people per km². Seaford is located at 38.6412°N, 75.6110°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19973.

Seaford rests quietly along the Nanticoke River, a broad, slow-moving artery that whispers secrets of the Chesapeake Bay. It lies 19.4 miles north of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 358°T), and is situated 6.2 miles north-north-west of Laurel. The land here is a low, fertile expanse, the terrain a gentle flattening that feels both expansive and intimate, where the sky seems to stretch further than one might expect. Fields of golden corn and soybeans unfurl towards horizons softened by the humid air, their stalks rustling with a sound that is almost a breath. Ancient cypress trees, their knees like weathered knuckles, stand sentinel along the riverbanks, their shadows lengthening and pooling in the dark, placid water as the sun begins its descent, painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender. The history of Seaford is deeply entwined with the Nanticoke River, which served as its primary highway for generations, facilitating trade and shaping its early economy. Once a bustling port for shipbuilding and the shipment of timber and agricultural goods, the town retains echoes of that industrious past in its older brick buildings and the quiet dignity of its waterfront. While the river’s commercial prominence has shifted, it remains a vital part of Seaford’s identity, offering recreational opportunities and a connection to the region's rich heritage. The air here, especially in the early morning, carries a subtle scent of brine from the distant bay, mingled with the earthy aroma of fertile soil, a unique perfume that defines this particular corner of Delaware.

About This Seaford Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Seaford includes the ZIP code (19973), telephone area code (302), county seat of Sussex County (Georgetown), and school district assignment (Seaford 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 Seaford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.