South Bethany Delaware Map

About South Bethany, Delaware

South Bethany is a locality in Sussex County, Delaware, United States. It is a small community with a population of 545. The population density is 386.2 people per km². South Bethany is located at 38.5165°N, 75.0530°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 19930.

South Bethany unfolds as a slender ribbon of sand and marsh grasses, a tranquil barrier island community where the Atlantic's insistent whisper meets the hushed stillness of the inland bays. It lies 31.5 miles east-north-east of Salisbury, MD (from Salisbury, MD: bearing 70°T), and is situated 9.9 miles east-north-east of Selbyville. The terrain here is a delicate negotiation between land and sea, a place of sun-bleached boardwalks and the rustle of sea oats bending in the salty breeze. Homes, painted in a cheerful array of pastels and whites, perch on stilts, their decks offering wide-eyed views of the endless horizon or the calmer, sheltered waters of the bays. The air carries the distinct tang of brine and the faint, sweet perfume of blooming dune roses, a constant reminder of the ocean's pervasive presence. This stretch of Delaware coast, a testament to the enduring allure of the sea, has long been a haven for those seeking respite from the mainland's clamor. While its roots are entwined with the fishing and oystering traditions that once defined the region, South Bethany's economy has gracefully shifted towards tourism, drawing visitors who appreciate its quieter, more family-oriented atmosphere compared to its livelier neighbors. It’s a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the day, where early morning fishermen mend nets under a sky just beginning to blush, and where the golden hour paints the ocean and the bay in hues of amber and rose, a daily masterpiece of light and water.

About This South Bethany Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Bethany, Delaware — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.516501, -75.052958. 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 South Bethany and Sussex County.

Detailed location data for South Bethany includes the ZIP code (19930), 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 South Bethany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.