Fellsmere
City in Indian River County, Florida
Fellsmere is a city in Indian River County, Florida, with 4,834 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Vero Lake Estates, 5.2 miles E.
- 4,834residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 57.6 sq miland area · 149.1 km²
- 84 / sq mipopulation density
- 32948ZIP code
About Fellsmere
Fellsmere is a city in Indian River County, Florida, United States. It is part of the Sebastian–Vero Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,834 at the 2020 census.
It is home of the Fellsmere Frog Leg Festival and was home to the now closed National Elephant Center. Fellsmere is the first place in Florida where women were allowed to vote. In a municipal election on June 19, 1915, resident Zena M. Dreier became the first woman to legally cast a ballot in the American South, five years before the 19th Amendment established women's suffrage nationally.
On November 16, 2023, historic rainfall hit Fellsmere and surrounding areas causing significant flooding in the city.
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Living in Fellsmere
- Median household income
- $55,893
- Median home value
- $175,400
- Median rent
- $1,158/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Fellsmere had 4,834 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,834 |
|---|---|
| Density | 84 per sq mi (32 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fellsmere at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Indian River County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,834 (2020) |
| Land area | 57.58 sq mi (149.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.7212° N, 80.6099° W |
| ZIP code | 32948 |
| Official website | cityoffellsmere.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1222100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fellsmere
- Vero Lake Estates5.2 mi E
- Sebastian8.8 mi NE
- West Vero Corridor9.8 mi SE
- Wabasso10.4 mi E
- Roseland10.8 mi NE
- Micco11.1 mi NE
- Winter Beach11.5 mi E
- Gifford11.7 mi E
- Orchid11.9 mi E
- Windsor12.8 mi E
- Wabasso Beach13.2 mi E
- Indian River Shores13.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fellsmere
What county is Fellsmere in?
Fellsmere is in Indian River County, Florida.
What is the population of Fellsmere, FL?
4,834 people lived in Fellsmere at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fellsmere, FL?
The ZIP code of Fellsmere is 32948.
What is the elevation of Fellsmere?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fellsmere?
Vero Lake Estates (5.2 mi), Sebastian (8.8 mi), West Vero Corridor (9.8 mi), Wabasso (10.4 mi), Roseland (10.8 mi).
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