Hobe Sound Florida Map

About Hobe Sound, Florida

Hobe Sound is a locality in Martin County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 13,817. The population density is 777.6 people per km². Hobe Sound is located at 27.0595°N, 80.1364°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33455.

Hobe Sound unfolds as a sliver of Florida's eastern coast, where the languid curves of the Intracoastal Waterway meet the broader sweep of the Atlantic. It lies 9.0 miles north-north-west of Jupiter, FL (from Jupiter, FL: bearing 343°T), and is situated 8.8 miles north-north-east of Jupiter Farms. The air here carries a perpetual, soft humidity, a breath drawn from the surrounding mangroves and the endless expanse of sea. Live oaks, gnarled and ancient, stand sentinel along the quieter roads, their branches draped with Spanish moss that shimmers like forgotten lace in the pervasive sunlight. The landscape is a study in subtle elevations, a gentle rise and fall that hints at the underlying geological history, before the land finally surrenders to the pale, powdery sand of the beaches. The character of Hobe Sound is one of quietude, a place where the loudest sounds are often the calls of seabirds and the persistent hush of the ocean. The history of Hobe Sound is intertwined with the natural bounty of its shores and the aspirations of those who sought to tame them. Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, its modern development began in earnest in the early 20th century, drawn by the promise of fertile land and coastal access. The local economy, once reliant on agriculture, particularly celery and other winter vegetables, has largely shifted towards tourism and a quiet residential appeal, though traces of its agrarian past can still be found in the names of streets and the occasional roadside stand. A significant portion of Hobe Sound is dedicated to conservation, with the Jonathan Dickinson State Park and the Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge offering sanctuaries for both native flora and fauna, and for those seeking a deeper connection with the wilder heart of Florida. The distinctive quietude that defines Hobe Sound is not an accident, but a conscious preservation, a gentle resistance to the clamor of more developed coastal enclaves.

About This Hobe Sound Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hobe Sound, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 27.059498, -80.136432. 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 Hobe Sound and Martin County.

Detailed location data for Hobe Sound includes the ZIP code (33455), telephone area code (954, 754), county seat of Martin County (Stuart), and school district assignment (Martin 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 Hobe Sound is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.