Delaware Abbreviation

What is the Abbreviation for Delaware?
The two digit state code or abbreviation of Delaware (DE) known as the "First State". Delaware has 3 counties, and the capital of the State is Dover.

"DE"

The two digit state code or abbreviation of Delaware is determined by taking the 'First Two Letters' of the State's name. The two letter, no-period state abbreviation of DE is recommended by the U.S. Postal Service and should always be used where a ZIP code follows. The purpose of introducing the DE Abbreviation for Delaware was to make room for ZIP codes in the mailing addresses. There was no attempt to standardize the format of the abbreviations which is why they are usually memorized.

Map of Delaware

AP State Abbreviation
The AP State Abbreviations, the old State Abbreviations, are still in use. The AP State Abbreviation for Delaware is:

"Del."

The Associated Press (AP) style of abbreviation, the old style, is still used by journalists and business people. As some two digit state codes are determined from the first and last letter of the old abbreviation they are important to those learning about the abbreviations of the US States.

Delaware - (DE) - Del.

Map showing location of Delaware in USA

Where is Delaware? (DE)

The State of Delaware is located in the North eastern United States.

Abbreviation of Delaware - Two Digit State Code Rules
There is no standard format to the State Abbreviations. It's therefore not surprising that you needed to know "What is the Abbreviation for Delaware? The rules to determine the state acronym, or abbreviation is by the 'First Two Letters', the 'First and Last Letter', the 'Initial Letter of 2 words' and those determined by the 'First and Last Letter of the Old Abbreviation'.

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Delaware Abbreviation (DE)

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