Where is Palm Bay, Florida, USA?

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Where is Palm Bay Located? - Palm Bay is a city located in the Brevard County of Florida, United States. Palm Bay lies between 33.7748 Degrees North latitudes and 84.2963 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Palm Bay Located?

Palm Bay is a city located in the Brevard County of Florida, United States. Palm Bay lies between 33.7748 Degrees North latitudes and 84.2963 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Palm Bay city is 119760 people and the city has a total area of 97.81 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Palm Bay, Florida Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPalm Bay
CountyBrevard County
StateFlorida
State CapitalTallahassee
US RegionSouthern United States (South Atlantic)
Latitude28.0345° N
Longitude80.5887° W
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Land Area97.86 sq mi
Water Area3.12 sq mi
Total Area100.98 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)119,760
Population DensityApproximately 1,224 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes32905, 32907, 32908, 32909
Area Code321
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code12-54000
Congressional DistrictFlorida's 8th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Palm Bay, Florida

CategoryDetails
Airport NameMelbourne Orlando International Airport
IATA CodeMLB
PortPort Canaveral (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 95, U.S. Route 1, Florida State Road 507 (Babcock Street), Florida State Road 514 (Malabar Road)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo direct Amtrak service; Brightline station planned nearby in Cocoa
Local Bus/Transit ServiceSpace Coast Area Transit
  • Interstate 95 (I-95) – The primary north–south interstate providing access to Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Fort Pierce, and Miami.
  • U.S. Route 1 – Runs along Florida's east coast, connecting Palm Bay with Melbourne, Titusville, Vero Beach, and other coastal communities.
  • Florida State Road 507 (Babcock Street) – A major arterial road linking residential neighborhoods with Melbourne and local business districts.
  • Florida State Road 514 (Malabar Road) – An important east–west corridor connecting Interstate 95 with Palm Bay's western neighborhoods.

Top Places to Visit in Palm Bay, Florida

Landmark NameType
Turkey Creek SanctuaryNature Preserve
Castaways Point ParkPark
Fred Poppe Regional ParkRegional Park
Palm Bay Regional ParkPark
Andretti Thrill ParkAmusement Park
Melbourne BeachBeach
Indian River LagoonNatural Attraction
Palm Bay MarinaMarina
Malabar Scrub SanctuaryNature Preserve
Erna Nixon ParkNature Park

Driving Distances from Palm Bay, Florida to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
MelbourneFlorida615 minutes
West MelbourneFlorida815 minutes
MalabarFlorida410 minutes
Satellite BeachFlorida1830 minutes
SebastianFlorida2330 minutes
CocoaFlorida2835 minutes
Vero BeachFlorida3645 minutes
TitusvilleFlorida4350 minutes
OrlandoFlorida731 hour 20 minutes
Daytona BeachFlorida881 hour 30 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Palm Bay, Florida

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Eastern Florida State College – Palm Bay CampusPublicState CollegeCareer and transfer programs
Florida Institute of TechnologyPrivateUniversityEngineering and aerospace programs
Keiser University – Melbourne CampusPrivateUniversityProfessional and career education
Eastern Florida State College – Melbourne CampusPublicState CollegeAssociate and bachelor's degrees
School District of Brevard CountyPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Palm Bay, Florida

Indian River Lagoon, Turkey Creek, Palm Bay, St. Johns River, Crane Creek, Goat Creek, Sebastian River, Banana River, Malabar Scrub Wetlands, Atlantic Ocean

Stadiums in Palm Bay

Palm Bay Regional Park Sports Complex, Fred Poppe Regional Park Sports Fields, Space Coast Stadium, Melbourne High School Stadium, Andy Seminick-Les Hall Baseball Complex, Habitat Golf Course, Spessard Holland Golf Course

Palm Bay, Florida — Key Historical Facts

  • Palm Bay began as a small agricultural settlement before experiencing rapid residential growth during Florida's land development boom of the 1950s and 1960s.
  • The city was officially incorporated in 1960 and expanded steadily as new neighborhoods and infrastructure were developed across southern Brevard County.
  • Palm Bay benefited from the growth of Florida's Space Coast, with many residents employed in aerospace, defense, and technology industries.
  • The city's extensive network of canals and proximity to the Indian River Lagoon have influenced both its development and recreational opportunities.
  • Today, Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County and serves as an important residential, commercial, and technology center along Florida's Space Coast.

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