Gifford Florida Map

About Gifford, Florida

Gifford is a locality in Indian River County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,668. The population density is 661.6 people per km². Gifford is located at 27.6753°N, 80.4092°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 32967.

Gifford, a place where the humid breath of the Indian River estuary mingles with the scent of ripening citrus, unfolds across a landscape of low, fertile plains. It lies 4.3 miles north of Vero Beach South, FL (from Vero Beach South, FL: bearing 6°T), and is situated 6.7 miles north-north-west of Florida Ridge. The air here often carries the faint, sweet perfume of orange blossoms, a testament to the agricultural heart that still beats beneath the surface. Spanish moss drapes languidly from ancient oak branches, creating a hazy, ethereal canopy over the quiet roads that weave through groves and past modest homes. The sun, when it breaks through the frequent cloud cover, casts a warm, diffused glow, softening the edges of the world and lending a particular gentleness to the afternoon light. Evenings can bring a profound stillness, broken only by the distant call of a wading bird or the soft hum of cicadas. The history of Gifford is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of this region, particularly its citrus industry, which once flourished and continues to sustain a vital part of its economy. For generations, the rich soil and favorable climate drew settlers seeking prosperity, shaping a community built on hard work and the cycles of the harvest. While the broader economic landscape has diversified, the echoes of those early days remain, evident in the enduring presence of groves and the agricultural businesses that serve them. Gifford’s proximity to the Indian River Lagoon, a significant estuary teeming with marine life, also influences its character, offering opportunities for fishing and a connection to the coastal environment that defines much of this part of Florida. The town retains a sense of unhurried existence, a place where neighbors still recognize each other and the rhythm of life is often dictated by the sun and the seasons.

About This Gifford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gifford, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.675309, -80.409218. 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 Gifford and Indian River County.

Detailed location data for Gifford includes the ZIP code (32967), telephone area code (321, 407), county seat of Indian River County (Vero Beach), and school district assignment (Indian River 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 Gifford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.