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Frankford, DE
Town in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
1,215
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,047
ZIP codes
0
Frankford and its ZIP codes
Frankford at a glance
- Frankford is 100% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,206 a year, 9% less than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $315,000 (11% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,072 a month.
Local data for Frankford, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frankford, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,206
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$315,000
Median rent
$1,072/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (315), Mexican Americans (126), Honduran Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Frankford.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,350
96,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,647
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.8B
FY 2026, $11,856 per person
How people get to work
Frankford, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled20.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frankford, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15,126
12.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frankford, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Frankford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DagsboroTown | 1.6 mi | 1.4 |
| SelbyvilleTown | 4 mi | 3.9 |
| MillsboroTown | 5.4 mi | 5.1 |
| MillvilleTown | 6 mi | 2.5 |
| Bishopville, MDCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2.9 |
| Ocean ViewTown | 6.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Long NeckCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Bethany BeachTown | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| South BethanyTown | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Whaleyville, MDCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| Fenwick IslandTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Ocean Pines, MDCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.5 |
| Willards, MDTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Ocean City, MDTown | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Pittsville, MDTown | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Berlin, MDTown | 13 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frankford, DE in?
- Frankford is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Frankford, DE?
- About 1,215 people live in Frankford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frankford?
- Nearby places include Dagsboro (1.6 mi), Selbyville (4 mi), Millsboro (5.4 mi), Millville (6 mi), Bishopville, MD (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023