Ellenton Florida Map

About Ellenton, Florida

Ellenton is a locality in Manatee County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,133. The population density is 636.5 people per km². Ellenton is located at 27.5217°N, 82.5276°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34222.

Ellenton rises from the humid, low-lying plains where the air carries the heavy, salt-sweet scent of the nearby coast. It lies 2.7 miles east of Palmetto, FL (from Palmetto, FL: bearing 90°T), and is situated 3.3 miles east-northeast of Bradenton. The land here remains defined by the slow, deliberate movement of the Manatee River, which carves a path through the landscape just one mile away. Beyond the immediate banks, the terrain is shaped by the presence of Branches Hammock, an island that punctuates the dense, subtropical greenery. The horizon is flat and vast, occasionally broken by the distant, ancient silhouette of Portavant Indian Mound. When the light fades at dusk, the atmosphere turns a bruised, electric purple, reflecting the heavy clouds that gather over Terra Ceia Bay only three miles to the west. Ellenton emerged from the fertile soil of a region once dominated by citrus groves and the quiet labor of the harvest. The local economy has shifted from these agrarian roots toward a modern landscape of commerce and retail, drawing travelers who seek out the sprawling outlets that define the current industrial character. Hardworking hands once tended to the groves, leaving behind a legacy of resilience that persists in the steady, rhythmic pulse of the daily commute. Further inland, the stillness of Warner East Bayou offers a contrast to the bustling activity found in the commercial centers. This economic evolution has allowed Ellenton to maintain a pragmatic identity, grounded in the transition from traditional field work to the service-oriented demands of the present day. Cultural life in Ellenton finds its expression in the quiet preservation of regional history and the shared appreciation for the outdoors. Visitors and residents alike gravitate toward the historical significance of Braden Castle, a place that anchors the local memory to the land itself. The atmosphere is marked by a certain unforced ease, where the lightning-bright afternoons give way to evenings spent under the wide, humid sky. While no singular, world-renowned celebrity hails from these exact streets, the people carry an identity forged by the proximity of the mangrove swamps and the shifting tides. Every season brings a subtle change in the quality of the light, reminding those who live in Ellenton that they occupy a space caught between the wild, encroaching nature of the scrub and the steady expansion of modern life.

About This Ellenton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellenton, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.521705, -82.527596. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Ellenton and Manatee County.

Detailed location data for Ellenton includes the ZIP code (34222), telephone area code (941), county seat of Manatee County (Bradenton), and school district assignment (Manatee County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Ellenton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.