Flagler County Map, Florida
Explore the definitive interactive map and reference guide to Flagler County, Florida. With a population of 115,378 living across 485 square miles of land, Flagler County is one of 8 counties in the Northeast Florida region. The county seat is Bunnell, and the county carries the FIPS identifier 12035 in U.S. Census and USGS datasets.
One of Florida's fastest-growing counties, Flagler is home to the master-planned community of Palm Coast, a 19-mile stretch of Atlantic beaches, and inland pine forest.
Flagler County at a glance
A concise reference summary of Flagler County's key statistics — useful for research, real estate, relocation, travel planning, GIS workflows, journalism, and civics education.
- Official name
- Flagler County
- County seat
- Bunnell
- FIPS code
- 12035
- Region
- Northeast Florida
- Established
- 1917
- Named for
- Henry Morrison Flagler, Standard Oil co-founder and builder of the Florida East Coast Railway.
- Land area
- 485 sq mi
- Water area
- 86 sq mi
- Total area
- 571 sq mi
- Population (2020)
- 115,378
- Population density
- 238 / sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
Where is Flagler County, Florida?
Flagler County is located in the Northeast Florida region of Florida, one of 67 counties that make up the state. Its county seat, Bunnell, is the administrative hub — home to the courthouse, county commission chambers, tax collector, property appraiser, supervisor of elections, and clerk of the circuit court.
The county spans a total of 571 square miles — 485 of land and 86 of water — and operates on Eastern Time. Federal agencies including the U.S. Census Bureau, USGS, and FEMA reference the county by its FIPS code, 12035, in datasets, boundary files, and hazard mapping.
Flagler County shares borders with 3 neighboring counties: St. Johns County, Volusia County, Putnam County. Use the interactive map above to explore where those boundaries meet or jump directly to any neighboring county page for a side-by-side comparison.
Flagler County geography & landscape
Atlantic beaches, coastal scrub, the Intracoastal Waterway, and inland pine flatwoods drained by Bulow, Pellicer, and Haw Creeks.
The county's overall footprint — 485 square miles of land plus 86 square miles of water — places it among the more compact of Florida's 67 counties by area. Elevation across most of Florida is modest, and land-use, drainage basins, and habitat corridors defined by state and federal agencies (Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and the Water Management Districts) shape how growth and conservation coexist here.
Economy & industry in Flagler County
Construction, health care, retirement services, tourism, and a growing commuter workforce serving Daytona Beach, St. Augustine, and Jacksonville.
Employment, tax base, and land use in Flagler County reflect its location in Northeast Florida and its position in the state's middle tier of population. Economic development authorities, chambers of commerce, and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity publish updated employer and workforce data for the county on their portals.
History of Flagler County
Split from St. Johns and Volusia counties in 1917 and named for Henry Flagler. Palm Coast was launched by ITT in 1970 as one of the nation's largest planned communities.
Established in 1917, Flagler County is one of Florida's modern counties. Its boundaries, seat, and government have evolved through territorial, statehood, Reconstruction, and modern eras — a lineage documented by the Florida Historical Society, the State Archives of Florida, and the Flagler County Historical Commission or equivalent local body.
Tourism & things to do in Flagler County
Flagler Beach, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, Bulow Creek State Park, Marineland (adjacent), and Princess Place Preserve.
Whether you're planning a weekend trip, a longer stay, or a day drive from a neighboring county, Flagler County offers a mix of natural, cultural, and community attractions tied to its Northeast Florida identity. For the latest hours, admission fees, and seasonal events, check the county's official tourism development council and the Florida State Parks portal (floridastateparks.org).
Cities, towns & communities in Flagler County
Flagler County contains the following incorporated cities, towns, and notable census-designated places. Each municipality provides local services, zoning, and police protection within the broader county jurisdiction. Use the ZIP code lookupto jump between Florida counties instantly.
Getting to Flagler County
Access routes and regional transportation infrastructure serving Flagler County.
- I-95
- US-1
- SR-A1A
- SR-100
- Flagler Executive (FIN)
Flagler County GIS, parcel & boundary data
Flagler County's authoritative boundary lines, parcel data, zoning layers, flood zones, and land-use inventories are maintained by county government and state agencies. Use the official links in the sidebar for parcel lookups, appraiser searches, and record requests. For statewide GIS, the Florida Geographic Data Library (FGDL) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection publish downloadable layers keyed to FIPS 12035.
You can download this county's outline as SVG, PNG, or a printable PDF factsheet using the export tools in the sidebar — perfect for reports, presentations, classroom handouts, or planning documents.
Frequently asked about Flagler County
Population figures reflect the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 decennial count with ACS 5-year updates where noted. Land and water areas come from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line boundary files. Highway designations use Florida Department of Transportation route inventories. County establishment dates and namesakes are drawn from the Florida Association of Counties and State Archives of Florida. See our methodology page.
Nearby Florida counties
Counties that share a border with Flagler County. Click any to view its map, seat, cities, and full guide.