DeBary Florida Map

About DeBary, Florida

DeBary is a locality in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 22,869. The population density is 460.5 people per km². DeBary is located at 28.8830°N, 81.3087°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32713.

DeBary unfolds along the St. Johns River, a stretch of Florida where the air hangs thick with the scent of salt and damp earth, a humid balm that clings to everything. It lies 3.0 miles west-south-west of Deltona, FL (from Deltona, FL: bearing 246°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-west of Sanford. The land itself is a gentle swell, a low-lying plain that often gives way to the languid embrace of wetlands and cypress swamps, their dark, still waters reflecting the sky like polished obsidian. Live oaks, draped in Spanish moss, stand as ancient sentinels, their gnarled branches reaching out, a testament to the slow, persistent artistry of the subtropical sun and infrequent frost. The light here, especially as the day begins its descent, softens into a hazy gold, casting long, evocative shadows that seem to whisper secrets of the water and the woods. This is a place where nature still holds a quiet, undeniable sway, where the rustle of palmettos and the distant cry of a wading bird mark the passing hours more reliably than any clock. The history of DeBary is deeply entwined with the river that defines it, a vital artery for commerce and exploration long before it was a place to call home. Early settlers recognized the fertile soil and the strategic location, cultivating citrus groves and other agricultural ventures that once formed the backbone of the local economy. While those days of large-scale farming have largely receded, a spirit of independent enterprise persists, with small businesses and waterfront eateries capturing the essence of a simpler, more connected way of life. DeBary’s connection to the broader world was notably shaped by the arrival of the railroad, a transformative force that brought new people and possibilities, and remnants of that era can still be felt in the town's enduring layout. Though not a destination for bustling nightlife or grand monuments, DeBary offers a distinctively peaceful existence, a place where the rhythm of the river dictates the pace and the enduring beauty of the natural landscape provides a constant, understated allure.

About This DeBary Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of DeBary, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 28.883045, -81.308676. 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 DeBary and Volusia County.

Detailed location data for DeBary includes the ZIP code (32713), telephone area code (904), 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 DeBary is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.