Pomona Park is small (~784 people) and quiet, tucked along US-17 between Crescent City and Welaka. Here's the practical playbook for new residents: tax office, DMV, library, water (FGUA), voter registration, hospital, and a Week-1 newcomer checklist.
The hard numbers — official sources cited at the bottom of the page.
| County | Putnam County, Florida |
|---|---|
| Status | Incorporated Town — Mayor/Council form |
| Incorporated | First incorporated as "Town of Pomona" May 26, 1894; reincorporated as "Town of Pomona Park" May 17, 1945 |
| Population | 784 (2020 U.S. Census); ~755 (ACS 2024 5-year) |
| Median household income | ~$43,317 (ACS 2024 5-year) |
| Median home value | ~$159,600 (ACS 2024 5-year) |
| Square miles | 3.44 sq mi total (3.04 land, 0.40 water) |
| Elevation | 39 ft |
| ZIP code | 32181 |
| Time zone | Eastern (ET) |
| Mayor | Anthony Cuevas |
| Mayor Pro Tem | CarrieAnn Evans |
| Town Clerk (administration) | Andrea Almeida, CMC — Pomona Park has no separate town manager |
Population/income/home-value figures are the latest publicly available Census Bureau and ACS estimates and shift each year. Officeholders change with each election — verify on pomonapark.com before relying on names.
Pomona Park is a small mayor/council town. It maintains parks (including the much-loved Town Hall Park on Lake Broward) and handles local ordinances, but most utility and permit work involves outside providers.
Crescent City — about 7 miles south on US-17 — is your one-stop for the Tax Collector, library, and urgent care. You almost never need to drive to Palatka for routine errands.
Pickup-day confirmation by phone is the safest path for Pomona Park.
Pomona Park is served by the Putnam County School District. Most Pomona Park homes feed Middleton-Burney Elementary and Crescent City Junior–Senior High School at the secondary level. Because rural attendance zones don't always follow town lines, we always confirm the exact school for a specific address before you buy.
Putnam Hospital in Palatka is the closest full ER, about 30 minutes north. Express Family Care in Crescent City handles non-emergency walk-ins, only ~12 minutes away.
Urgent-care hours change — call before you drive.
Pomona Park & Lake Como Volunteer Fire Department covers fire and rescue. The Putnam County Sheriff is your primary law-enforcement agency.
Verify the latest status with Town Office before relying on PPD as primary response.
Florida is strict about new-resident deadlines. Knock these out in your first 30 days and you'll never get blindsided by a ticket or a late fee.
The Florida Governmental Utility Authority (FGUA) operates the Pomona Park water system. Set-up and billing run through FGUA Customer Service at (855) 396-1256 or fgua.com. Natural gas service is separate — Crescent City Gas covers Pomona Park residents, set-up at (386) 698-2525. There is no town-wide sewer; most properties are on septic.
The Putnam Tax Collector branch at 115 N. Summit Street in Crescent City — about 12 minutes south on US-17. Full driver-license service center, plus tags and titles. Phone (386) 329-0282. DL services close at 4:30 PM Monday–Friday.
Almost certainly septic. Pomona Park has no town-wide sewer system, so most properties have their own septic tank and drain field. Before closing on any home, we verify septic location and age, and recommend pumping if it's been more than 3–5 years.
HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, at 611 Zeagler Drive — about 20 miles north on US-17, roughly 30 minutes. It's a 99-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour ER. For non-emergency urgent care, Express Family Care in Crescent City is only 7 miles south.
Crescent City Public Library at 610 N. Summit Street — about 12 minutes south. Phone (386) 698-2600. It's open Tuesday through Saturday. Library cards are free for Putnam County residents; bring ID and proof of Pomona Park address.
The official town site doesn't name a single town-wide hauler, so the safest answer is to call Town Office at (386) 649-4902 for the current arrangement. Many residents use a private subscription hauler (Waste Pro or WM) or take items to county convenience centers. County Sanitation's main line is (386) 329-0395.
Online at registertovoteflorida.gov, or by mail/in-person to the Putnam County Supervisor of Elections at 2509 Crill Avenue Suite 900, Palatka. Phone (386) 329-0224. Deadline is 29 days before any election.
Each number, address, and link on this page was verified against the official source listed below. Always double-check critical details by phone before relying on them — municipal info changes.
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