Palmetto Bay Florida Map

About Palmetto Bay, Florida

Palmetto Bay is a locality in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. It has a population of 24,639. The population density is 1130.0 people per km². Palmetto Bay is located at 25.6218°N, 80.3248°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33158.

Palmetto Bay unfolds under a broad, sun-drenched sky, a verdant expanse where the humid air hangs thick with the scent of blooming jasmine and the faint, salty tang of distant Biscayne Bay. It lies 3.1 miles north-north-east of Cutler Bay, FL (from Cutler Bay, FL: bearing 15°T), and is situated 4.0 miles south of Kendall. Lush, mature trees, their branches heavy with epiphytes, cast dappled shadows across wide, manicured lawns, creating a canopy that whispers with the rustle of unseen creatures. The terrain, largely flat and punctuated by tranquil canals that mirror the azure sky, lends a sense of gentle, unhurried flow to the landscape, a quiet invitation to slow down. The character of Palmetto Bay is one of leafy residential streets, punctuated by the occasional splash of vibrant bougainvillea against whitewashed walls, a place where the hum of cicadas forms a constant, natural soundtrack. Historically, this land was shaped by the tides of agriculture and later, by a vision of suburban tranquility that bloomed in the mid-20th century. The fertile soil, once yielding to the demands of fruit groves and vegetable farms, now primarily supports the serene beauty of its residential neighborhoods and the thriving green spaces that define Palmetto Bay. Its local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to the service and retail sectors that cater to its affluent residents, many of whom are drawn to the area for its excellent schools and peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere. The proximity to the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay, a constant, shimmering presence, offers a distinct recreational allure, a playground for boating and water sports that adds a vital, vibrant pulse to the otherwise laid-back rhythm of Palmetto Bay.

About This Palmetto Bay Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Palmetto Bay, 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 Palmetto Bay and Miami-Dade County.

Detailed location data for Palmetto Bay includes the ZIP code (33158), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Miami-Dade County (Miami), and school district assignment (Dade 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 Palmetto Bay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.