Vero Beach, Florida

county seat of Indian River County, Florida, United States

Vero Beach is a city of Florida in the United States. It is the county seat of Indian River County.

Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach Boardwalk in October 2009
Vero Beach Boardwalk in October 2009
Nickname: 
The Hibiscus City[1]
Motto: 
Where the Tropics Begin
Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
Location in Indian River County and the state of Florida
Vero Beach is located in Florida
Vero Beach
Vero Beach
Location in Florida
Vero Beach is located in the United States
Vero Beach
Vero Beach
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 27°39′N 80°23′W / 27.650°N 80.383°W / 27.650; -80.383
CountryUnited States
State Florida
CountyIndian River
Settled1870
Incorporated (Vero)1919
Government
 • TypeCommission-Manager
Area
 • City13.40 sq mi (34.72 km2)
 • Land11.50 sq mi (29.78 km2)
 • Water1.91 sq mi (4.93 km2)  14.31%
Elevation
13 ft (4 m)
Population
 • City16,354
 • Density1,422.21/sq mi (549.10/km2)
 • Metro
159,788
 Census Bureau
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
32960 thru 32969
Area code772
FIPS code12-74150[4]
GNIS feature ID0292760[5]
Websitehttp://www.covb.org

References change

  1. Richards, J. Noble (1968). Florida's Hibiscus City, Vero Beach. Brevard Graphics. Retrieved January 11, 2023.
  2. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  3. "QuickFacts: Vero Beach city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Archived from the original on February 12, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2008.