Sussex County, Delaware
Long Neck, Delaware
Long Neck is an unincorporated census-designated place in Sussex County, Delaware. The 2020 Census counted 3,017 residents. It is not an incorporated town and has no municipal government of its own, so county services apply. SussexCounty.ai is an independent site and is not the county government.
Key facts
- Type
- Census-designated place (unincorporated)
- County
- Sussex County, Delaware
- 2020 population
- 3,017 (source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census)
- Official information
- https://sussexcountyde.gov/
- Current officials
- Not applicable, no municipal government. See Sussex County.
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 Long Neck
- Land use and zoning (10 questions)
- People and housing (14 questions)
- History and events (7 questions)
- Schools, services and getting around (15 questions)
- Weather, flooding and hazards (18 questions)
SussexCounty.ai data
Long Neck is unincorporated, so its parcels are counted in the unincorporated total: as of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 116,717 unincorporated tax parcels in Sussex County. Source: SussexCounty.ai, Parcels by jurisdiction. CC BY 4.0.
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 Long Neck
The basics
Is Long Neck a town, a city or a census-designated place?
Long Neck is an unincorporated census-designated place, not a town or city. The U.S. Census Bureau lists it as Long Neck CDP, Delaware.
What county is Long Neck, Delaware in?
Long Neck is in Sussex County, Delaware.
What was the population of Long Neck in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census counted 3,017 residents in Long Neck (U.S. Census Bureau).
How many tax parcels are in Long Neck?
Long Neck is unincorporated, so its parcels are counted in the unincorporated total. As of 2026-08-09, SussexCounty.ai counts 116,717 unincorporated tax parcels in Sussex County (Parcels by jurisdiction).
Who issues building permits in Long Neck?
Sussex County issues building permits countywide, per the county building permits page. Long Neck has no municipal government of its own.
Government, zoning and services
Who handles planning and zoning in Long Neck?
Sussex County. Long Neck is unincorporated, and the County Planning & Zoning Office administers land use there, staffing the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment and supporting County Council. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
Where is the zoning code for Long Neck?
Long Neck has no town code. The Sussex County Code is published on ecode360 and linked from the county Planning & Zoning page. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
Who governs Long Neck and where does the council sit?
Sussex County Council. The County Council address is 2 The Circle, P.O. Box 589, Georgetown, DE 19947; the meeting calendar and agendas are posted on the county site. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
Who provides sewer in Long Neck?
Sussex County. The county's Unified Sanitary Sewer District page lists Long Neck among the areas it serves. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
What land-use action did Sussex County take in 2026?
Coastal Point reported on March 12, 2026 that County Council introduced its first ordinances based on a land-use reform working group, and on August 27, 2026 previewed an ordinance revising forest-preservation rules. (Reported 2026-03-12.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
What did Sussex County adopt for fiscal 2027?
Coastal Point reported on June 16, 2026 that County Council adopted a $300 million budget for fiscal year 2027 after a public hearing; the proposal funds public safety and sewer expansions. (Reported 2026-06-16.) Source: coastalpoint.com.
History and lore
Is Long Neck an incorporated town?
No. Long Neck is a census-designated place, not an incorporated town. The Census Bureau lists it as a CDP in Delaware. Source: tigerweb.geo.census.gov.
How fast has Long Neck grown?
Census counts for the Long Neck CDP were 886 in 1990, 1,629 in 2000 and 1,980 in 2010. Source: www2.census.gov.
Events, holidays and occasions
Does Long Neck have its own town events?
Long Neck is an unincorporated community, so it has no town government calendar. Residents usually use events in nearby Millsboro, Dagsboro and Rehoboth Beach. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
Where is the nearest farmers market to Long Neck?
The Millsboro Farmers Market meets Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon, May 2 to September 26 in 2026. Source: agriculture.delaware.gov.
What fireworks are near Long Neck?
Millsboro held its fireworks on June 27 in 2026, and Rehoboth Beach, Dewey Beach and Lewes hold shows around July 4. Source: wdel.com.
What annual festival is near Long Neck?
The Nanticoke Indian Powwow in Millsboro is a September weekend event, per Southern Delaware Tourism. Source: visitsoutherndelaware.com.
Is Return Day a holiday in Long Neck?
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 Long Neck, Delaware?
Using NOAA 1991 to 2020 climate normals from the Lewes station, the nearest of the stations we use, the average January low is 30.2 degrees F and the average July high is 87.7 degrees F. Annual precipitation averages 47.28 inches. The station is not inside Long Neck, so readings in town can differ a little, especially near the water. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
How much snow does Long Neck get per year?
The 1991 to 2020 normal for the Lewes station, the nearest station we use, is 10.5 inches of snow a year. Individual winters vary a lot around that average. Source: ncei.noaa.gov.
Is Long Neck in a flood zone?
Part of Long Neck 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 only about 10 feet, which is low ground. 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 Long Neck 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 Long Neck 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.
How big is Long Neck and how high above sea level is it?
The 2020 Census Gazetteer lists Long Neck at 2.759 square miles of land and 0.375 square miles of water. Elevation at the Census center point is about 10 feet above sea level (USGS 3DEP), and ground height varies across town. Source: www2.census.gov, epqs.nationalmap.gov.
Which National Weather Service forecast zone covers Long Neck?
The National Weather Service (Mount Holly office) places Long Neck in forecast zone DEZ003, Inland Sussex, Delaware. This was read from the NWS point forecast page for the town's Census center point. Source: forecast.weather.gov.
Schools, parks and getting around
What school district serves Long Neck?
Long Neck Elementary School is part of the Indian River School District. Its address is 26064 School Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov, lne.irsd.net.
What ZIP code covers Long Neck?
Long Neck addresses use ZIP code 19966, the Millsboro ZIP. For example, Long Neck Elementary School is at 26064 School Lane, Millsboro, DE 19966. Source: lne.irsd.net, explore.education.delaware.gov.
Is there public transit in Long Neck?
A 2018 state release lists DART First State Route 215 serving the Long Neck area, Mountaire Farms and the Mid-Sussex Shopping Center in Millsboro, Monday through Saturday along DE 23 and DE 24. Source: news.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Long Neck?
The Sussex County Department of Libraries location list shows no branch in Long Neck. Listed branches in nearby towns include Millsboro Public Library at 217 W. State St.. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
What hospitals serve Long Neck?
Beebe Healthcare has a Behavioral Health Long Neck clinic at 32060 Long Neck Road. Hospitals serving the area include Beebe Healthcare in Lewes (424 Savannah Road) and Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus in Milford. Source: beebehealthcare.org, bayhealth.org.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Long Neck?
Holts Landing State Park, on Indian River Bay, has a fishing pier and a boat ramp that is open 24 hours a day. Delaware Seashore State Park lies between the Atlantic Ocean and Rehoboth and Indian River Bays and is the park that manages Holts Landing. Source: destateparks.com, destateparks.com.