Sewalls Point Florida Map

About Sewalls Point, Florida

Sewalls Point is a locality in Martin County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,240. The population density is 480.0 people per km². Sewalls Point is located at 27.1995°N, 80.2023°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 34996.

Sewalls Point holds the convergence of the Saint Lucie River as it spills into the vast, shimmering expanse of the Indian River Lagoon. It lies 3.1 miles east of Stuart, FL (from Stuart, FL: bearing 88°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-northeast of Palm City. This peninsula is shaped by the constant, rhythmic pulse of the tides, where the heavy, subtropical air carries the salt-scent of the open coastline across dense thickets of palmetto scrub. At the water’s edge, the land gives way to the tangled, dark roots of mangroves, their shadows stretching long across the shallows as the sun begins its slow descent. Beyond the immediate banks, the horizon remains flat and expansive, though on the clearest days, one might imagine the distant, hazy silhouette of Green Ridge rising far to the west. Within the quiet boundaries of Unknown Park, the natural world asserts itself in the stillness of the afternoon, undisturbed by the distant, soft hum of the modern world. Sewalls Point reflects a long history of maritime connection, where early settlement was dictated by the reliable bounty of the surrounding waters rather than the expansion of inland industry. The local economy has evolved from its quiet, agrarian roots into a residential enclave that maintains a measured, deliberate pace, far removed from the frantic energy of larger urban centers. Residents often look toward the distant Long Island or venture three miles toward the calmer waters of Manatee Pocket, recognizing the waterways as the primary arteries of their daily existence. The character of Sewalls Point remains defined by this proximity to the water, where the interplay of light and shadow on the surface of the Indian River Lagoon dictates the mood of the day. It is a place where the climate demands a certain patience, and the seasonal migration of visitors creates a cyclical, steady rhythm that has come to define the local way of life.

About This Sewalls Point Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sewalls Point, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.199493, -80.202268. 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 Sewalls Point and Martin County.

Detailed location data for Sewalls Point includes the ZIP code (34996), telephone area code (239), county seat of Martin County (Stuart), and school district assignment. 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 Sewalls Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.