Inwood Florida Map

About Inwood, Florida

Inwood is a locality in Polk County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,556. The population density is 1451.9 people per km². Inwood is located at 28.0370°N, 81.7651°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33881.

Inwood lies amidst the gently rolling terrain of Polk County, Florida, a landscape shaped by the subtle artistry of its sandy soil and the persistent embrace of subtropical flora. It lies 2.2 miles west-north-west of Winter Haven, FL (from Winter Haven, FL: bearing 297°T), and is situated 2.4 miles south-east of Auburndale. Here, the air often carries a humid warmth, thick with the scent of pine needles and the distant, sweet perfume of citrus blossoms. Cypress trees, their knees like ancient knuckles breaking the surface of slow-moving water, stand sentinel along the ditches and drainage canals that crisscross the land, their branches draped with Spanish moss that catches the sunlight in shimmering, ethereal curtains. The horizon, though not dramatically defined, offers a quiet expanse, a soft merging of emerald green pastures and the paler, feathery tops of palmettos, all under a sky that can shift from a crisp, cerulean blue to a bruised, dramatic violet as afternoon thunderstorms gather. The history of Inwood is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of this region, particularly the cultivation of citrus fruits and cattle ranching, industries that have long defined the local economy and the character of its people. For generations, families have worked this land, their lives a testament to the enduring cycles of planting and harvest, of sun-drenched days and the quiet satisfaction of a fruitful year. While the broader agricultural landscape of Florida has seen shifts and transformations, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the earth remain palpable in Inwood. The rhythm of life here is unhurried, marked more by the changing seasons and the quiet hum of tractors in the fields than by the frenetic pace of larger urban centers. It is a place where the past is not a distant echo but a living presence, felt in the sturdy, weathered barns and the enduring traditions that continue to shape this corner of Polk County.

About This Inwood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Inwood, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Inwood and Polk County.

Detailed location data for Inwood includes the ZIP code (33881), telephone area code (239, 305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 448, 561, 689, 727, 754, 772, 786, 813, 850, 863, 904, 941, 954), county seat of Polk County (Bartow), and school district assignment (Polk 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 Inwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.