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Lewes, DE
City in Sussex County, Delaware.
Population
3,505
Land area
4.2sq mi
People per sq mi
836
ZIP codes
0
Lewes and its ZIP codes
Lewes at a glance
- Lewes is 60% denser than Delaware as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $96,393 a year, 13% more than the Delaware figure of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $826,100 (about 2.3 times the Delaware figure) and median rent is $381 a month.
Local data for Lewes, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lewes, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,393
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$826,100
Median rent
$381/mo
Homeownership
87.1%
Bachelor's or higher
67.8%
Median age
67.2
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (800), German Americans (588), Italian Americans (426).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sussex County. PPP loans are for Lewes.
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
Lewes, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.8%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle1.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home40.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lewes, 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° / 30°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lewes, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Lewes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Henlopen AcresTown | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Rehoboth BeachCity | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Dewey BeachTown | 6.8 mi | 0.3 |
| MiltonTown | 9.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Long NeckCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Slaughter BeachTown | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| Cape May Point, NJBorough | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| GeorgetownTown | 15 mi | 5 |
| West Cape May, NJBorough | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| EllendaleTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MillsboroTown | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| Cape May, NJCity | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| MillvilleTown | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| Ocean ViewTown | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| North Cape May, NJCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lewes, DE in?
- Lewes is in Sussex County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Lewes, DE?
- About 3,505 people live in Lewes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lewes?
- Nearby places include Henlopen Acres (4.8 mi), Rehoboth Beach (5.1 mi), Dewey Beach (6.8 mi), Milton (9.5 mi), Long Neck (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023