Ponce Inlet Florida Map

About Ponce Inlet, Florida

Ponce Inlet is a locality in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,435. The population density is 304.6 people per km². Ponce Inlet is located at 29.0964°N, 80.9370°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32127.

Ponce Inlet breathes the briny air of the Atlantic Ocean, a place where the Live Oak Creek winds its languid way to meet the sea. It lies 4.6 miles southeast of Port Orange, FL (from Port Orange, FL: bearing 129°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-southeast of Daytona Beach. The landscape here is a gentle testament to the coast, a low-lying expanse of sandy soil and coastal scrub, punctuated by the stoic presence of sea grape and the tenacious reach of mangrove roots along the water's edge. The sky, often a vast canvas of shifting blues and grays, seems to press down with a subtropical humidity, a constant, soft embrace that carries the scent of salt and distant blossoms. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the land flattens, a subtle transition into the wider coastal plain, where the distant whisper of the Atlantic is a perpetual companion. The history of Ponce Inlet is deeply entwined with the maritime pulse of Florida, a narrative shaped by the ebb and flow of tides and the enduring presence of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, a vast protected area safeguarding these precious waters and their inhabitants. For generations, this locale has been a haven for fishermen and mariners, its economy historically tethered to the bounty of the ocean and the fishing industry that thrives in its fertile waters. The very air seems to hum with the quiet industry of a community that understands the sea's power and generosity, a place where the distinctive Gulf versus Atlantic character of Florida is palpable, though here, the Atlantic's embrace is undeniable. The iconic lighthouse, a sentinel against the horizon, stands as a silent witness to countless voyages and the enduring spirit of those who have called Ponce Inlet home.

About This Ponce Inlet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ponce Inlet, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 29.096373, -80.936998. 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 Ponce Inlet and Volusia County.

Detailed location data for Ponce Inlet includes the ZIP code (32127), telephone area code (850), county seat of Volusia County (DeLand), and school district assignment (Volusia 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 Ponce Inlet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.