Sussex County, Delaware
Greenwood, Delaware
Greenwood is an incorporated municipality in Sussex County, Delaware. The 2020 Census counted 990 residents. Sussex County lists Greenwood among its 25 municipalities, and the town's official website is linked below. SussexCounty.ai is an independent site and is not the county government.
Key facts
- Type
- Incorporated municipality
- County
- Sussex County, Delaware
- 2020 population
- 990 (source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census)
- Official website
- https://greenwood.delaware.gov/
- Current officials
- See the town website
Ask SussexCounty.ai
Look up Sussex County building permits by PIN on the permits page. Official records are kept by Sussex County at sussexcountyde.gov.
Go deeper on Greenwood
- Land use and zoning (13 questions)
- People and housing (14 questions)
- History and events (9 questions)
- Schools, services and getting around (15 questions)
- Weather, flooding and hazards (18 questions)
SussexCounty.ai data
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 481 tax parcels in Greenwood, covering 464.0 mapped acres (median parcel 0.234 acres). Source: SussexCounty.ai, Parcels by jurisdiction, compiled from Sussex County GIS parcel records. CC BY 4.0.
Local coverage
For civic coverage of Greenwood, see Greenwood on The Sussex Ledger. The Sussex Ledger is a publication of The Conscient Group LLC, which also publishes SussexCounty.ai.
Terms used in Sussex County property records
Tax map parcel number, zoning district, building permit, FEMA flood zone and realty transfer tax. See the full Sussex County glossary, official sources and weather and hazard sources.
Questions about Greenwood
The basics
Is Greenwood a town, a city or a census-designated place?
Greenwood is an incorporated municipality, not a census-designated place. The U.S. Census Bureau lists it as Greenwood town, Delaware, and Sussex County lists it among its cities and towns.
What county is Greenwood, Delaware in?
Greenwood is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What was the population of Greenwood in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counted 990 residents in Greenwood (U.S. Census Bureau).
How many tax parcels are in Greenwood?
As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 481 tax parcels in Greenwood (Parcels by jurisdiction).
Who issues building permits in Greenwood?
Sussex County issues building permits countywide, including inside municipalities, per the county building permits page. Check with the town as well for any town requirements.
Government, zoning and services
Where is Greenwood Town Hall?
Town Hall is at 100 W. Market Street, Greenwood, DE 19950, phone (302) 349-4534. Source: greenwood.delaware.gov.
When did Greenwood Council and the Planning Commission meet in early 2026?
The town site lists a special Town Council meeting on February 4, 2026 (6:30 PM), a Planning Commission meeting and public hearing on February 10, 2026 (6:30 PM), and the annual Town Council meeting and public hearing on February 11, 2026 (6:30 PM). It states no standing schedule. Source: greenwood.delaware.gov.
Who handles planning and zoning in Greenwood?
The town has its own Planning Commission, which holds public hearings, and a Town Comprehensive Plan page. Zoning code location is not stated on the pages checked. Source: greenwood.delaware.gov, greenwood.delaware.gov.
Who provides water in Greenwood?
The town site links an Annual Drinking Water Quality Report under Government, which indicates a town water system; sewer and trash are not stated. Source: greenwood.delaware.gov.
Does Greenwood have its own police department?
Yes. The town site has a Police Department section with events, a contact form and a Police Accountability Committee. Source: greenwood.delaware.gov.
Does Greenwood charge a transfer tax?
Sussex County's first-time homebuyer page lists a Greenwood transfer tax of ".75% (seller's portion)" effective 9/4/2019. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
History and lore
When was Greenwood founded and incorporated?
The Delaware Public Archives says Simeon Pennewell laid out Greenwood in 1858 around the Delaware Railroad tracks. The town was first incorporated in 1901 and re-incorporated with a charter in 1991. Source: archives.delaware.gov.
What is Greenwood's connection to Maryland history?
Western and southern Sussex County, including Greenwood, Seaford and Bridgeville, was first settled as part of Dorchester County in the Province of Maryland. Mason and Dixon defined the boundary in 1763. Source: seafordde.com.
What snow record is tied to Greenwood?
A snow depth of 28 inches was measured at Greenwood 2.9 SE on February 7, 2010. NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information lists it as Delaware's all-time maximum snow depth record. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
What historic sites are near Greenwood?
The Richards Historic District in Greenwood (County Road 34) has a National Park Service National Register record dated 1983. The Adams Home Farm at 15293 Adams Road in Greenwood was announced as newly listed in the National Register by the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs in December 2015. Source: npgallery.nps.gov, history.delaware.gov.
Who are notable historical people from Greenwood?
Simeon S. Pennewill was born near Greenwood in 1867 and served as Governor of Delaware from 1909 to 1913. The town's history page spells the name Pennewell. Hugh M. Morris was born in Greenwood in 1878 and served as a judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware from 1919 to 1930. Source: nga.org, fjc.gov, greenwood.delaware.gov.
Events, holidays and occasions
Does Greenwood have town festivals?
The Town of Greenwood website listed only council and planning meetings and no festivals or parades at last check. The Delaware tourism site also lists no Greenwood events. Source: greenwood.delaware.gov, visitsoutherndelaware.com.
What is the nearest big festival to Greenwood?
The Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville is held on the second full weekend of October. Source: applescrapple.com.
Where is the nearest Christmas parade to Greenwood?
Bridgeville lists a Holiday Parade for December 12, 2026 and a tree lighting for December 1, 2026. Source: bridgeville.delaware.gov.
Is Return Day a holiday in Greenwood?
Return Day is a Sussex County legal holiday under Delaware Code Title 1, Section 501: the second day after the General Election, after 12:00 noon. It falls on the Thursday after Election Day in even-numbered years, and in 2026 that is November 5. The main celebration is held in Georgetown. Source: delcode.delaware.gov, visitsoutherndelaware.com, dagsboro.delaware.gov.
Weather, geography and hazards
What is the climate like in Greenwood, Delaware?
Using NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals from the Georgetown Delaware Coastal Airport station, the nearest of the stations we use, the average January low is 28.6 degrees F and the average July high is 87.7 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages 43.88 inches. The station is not inside Greenwood, so readings in town can differ a little, especially near the water. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
How much snow does Greenwood get per year?
The Georgetown airport normals table we use for Greenwood does not publish snowfall. The nearest station we fetched with a 1991 to 2020 snowfall normal is the Lewes station, at 10.5 inches a year. Treat that as a regional reference, not a measurement for Greenwood. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
Is Greenwood in a flood zone?
Part of Greenwood may sit in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, and the answer depends on the address, so we do not give a town-wide yes or no. The USGS elevation at the town's Census center point is about 44 feet. Look up a specific property in the FEMA Flood Map Service Center and the DNREC Delaware Flood Planning Tool. Source: msc.fema.gov, floodplanning.dnrec.delaware.gov, epqs.nationalmap.gov.
Is Greenwood in a hurricane evacuation zone?
Delaware labels hurricane evacuation zones A, B, C and D, and describes them as low-lying areas susceptible to flooding and storm surge. The state page does not list communities by zone, so we cannot say which zone Greenwood or a given address falls in. Use the Know Your Zone lookup tool or interactive map to check an address. Source: preparede.org, dema.delaware.gov.
What body of water is Greenwood on?
The Census Bureau 2020 Gazetteer lists 0 square miles of water within Greenwood town limits. We found no official source naming a river, bay or ocean that the town sits on, so we do not list one. Source: www2.census.gov.
Schools, parks and getting around
What school district serves Greenwood?
Greenwood is in the Woodbridge School District. Woodbridge High School is at 14712 Woodbridge Road in Greenwood. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
What ZIP code covers Greenwood?
Greenwood uses ZIP code 19950. Town Hall is at 100 W. Market Street, Greenwood, DE 19950. Source: greenwood.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Greenwood?
Yes. Greenwood Public Library is at 100 Mill St. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
Is there public transit in Greenwood?
We could not confirm a DART First State route serving Greenwood. Check dartfirststate.com for current service. Source: dartfirststate.com.
What hospitals serve Greenwood?
Hospitals serving the area include TidalHealth Nanticoke at 801 Middleford Road in Seaford, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford, and Beebe Healthcare at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes. Source: tidalhealth.org, bayhealth.org, beebehealthcare.org.