Explore Lake Worth, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Lake Worth |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Palm Beach County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 26.616756 |
| Longitude | -80.068448 |
| Population | 38,572 |
| Density | 2400.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 33460, 33449, 33461, 33462, 33463 |
| Area Code | 954, 754 |
| County Seat | West Palm Beach |
Lake Worth holds a singular position upon a flat, subtropical expanse where the air often carries the heavy, salt-sweet scent of the nearby coastline. It lies 2.2 miles southeast of Palm Springs, FL (from Palm Springs, FL: bearing 128°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south of West Palm Beach. The landscape is defined by the shimmering presence of Lake Osborne, which anchors the local terrain and provides a quiet, reflective surface for the afternoon sun. Vegetation here leans toward the resilient, with palmetto scrub and thickets of mangrove that seem to hold the earth together against the humidity. To the east, the horizon is punctuated by the distant silhouette of Ibis Isle, standing as a silent sentinel in the shifting light. The West Palm Beach Canal cuts a steady, purposeful path through the region, serving as a reminder of the engineering that shaped this low-lying ground.
Development in Lake Worth followed the slow, steady rhythm of agricultural expansion and the eventual arrival of the railroad, which transformed the early settlements into a hub for trade. The local economy grew from the soil of citrus groves and the practical needs of those arriving to escape the northern winters. Today, the commercial character of Lake Worth remains grounded in small-scale industry and the service trades that support a diverse, working population. The influence of the early settlers persists in the architecture of the older districts, where the scale of the buildings respects the horizontal nature of the horizon. It is a place that values the steady labor of the day, moving forward with an understated focus that avoids the pretense of more frantic districts.
The cultural character of Lake Worth is defined by a vibrant, eclectic spirit that welcomes a mix of traditions and influences. Residents often gather in the open spaces of John Prince Park, a local area that offers a necessary expanse of green for recreation and reflection. The town is marked by a history of artistic appreciation, occasionally attracting figures such as the musician James Taylor, who spent time in the region during his formative years. Community life finds its focus in periodic festivals that celebrate the heritage of the population, bringing a kinetic energy to the local streets. Visitors looking toward the sea might find themselves reflecting on the distance to Boynton Inlet, which marks the transition from the quiet inland waters to the vast, open Atlantic.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Lake Worth, Florida. Coordinates: 26.616756, -80.068448. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Lake Worth includes the ZIP code (33460, 33449, 33461), telephone area code (954, 754), county seat of Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), and school district assignment.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |