Explore Progress Village, Florida, with this interactive street and satellite map.
| City | Progress Village |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hills County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 27.885648 |
| Longitude | -82.364256 |
| Population | 11,188 |
| Density | 1427.5 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Codes | 33619, 33578 |
| Area Code | 407, 321 |
| School District | Hillsborough County School District |
Progress Village stretches across a verdant, low-lying landscape where the air holds the heavy, salt-sweet promise of the nearby Tampa Bay. It lies 1.9 miles south-southeast of Palm River-Clair Mel, FL (from Palm River-Clair Mel, FL: bearing 151°T), and is situated 6.6 miles east-southeast of Tampa. The horizon remains flat and expansive, defined by the persistent green of palmetto scrub and the sudden, sharp flash of light on the surface of Archie Creek as it winds just a mile away. Residents often watch the sky change color at dusk, when the humidity softens the edges of the horizon and turns the clouds into bruised shades of violet and gold. Simmon Bowers Park serves as a quiet center for the neighborhood, providing a patch of managed earth where the subtropical heat seems to pause under the shade of mature trees. Further out, the silhouette of Bird Island remains a faint, dark smudge against the water, marking a boundary where the land finally yields to the tides.
Progress Village emerged from a vision of intentional growth, establishing a neighborhood identity that has persisted through the shifting tides of the local economy. Development here has long been tied to the broader industrial pulse of the region, where the movement of goods and the labor of many have provided a steady foundation for family life. While the surrounding region has transitioned through cycles of agriculture and suburban expansion, the character of Progress Village remains anchored in the resilience of its residents. The economy draws strength from the accessibility of the harbor and the logistical networks that define the modern landscape. Daily life proceeds with a rhythmic quality, influenced by the same currents of commerce that have long shaped the shores of Tampa Bay.
Cultural life in Progress Village reflects a spirit of quiet persistence and deep-rooted connection, often gathering momentum during local events held at Simmon Bowers Park. The atmosphere is one of deliberate ease, where the pace of the afternoon is dictated more by the warmth of the sun than the ticking of a clock. While the neighborhood remains a place of private lives and modest landmarks, it has seen residents go on to achieve significant acclaim, such as the professional athlete Dwight Gooden, whose early years were spent in these surroundings. The memory of such success adds a layer of quiet pride to the streets, even as the focus remains on the immediate comforts of the present. People here recognize the value of their shared space, finding beauty in the simple intersection of history and the slow, humid passage of time.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Progress Village, Florida. Coordinates: 27.885648, -82.364256. 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 Progress Village includes the ZIP code (33619, 33578), telephone area code (407, 321), county seat of Hills County, and school district assignment (Hillsborough County School District).
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. |