East Palatka, Florida

East Palatka, Florida
Intersection of U.S. Route 17/State Road 20/State Road 100 and the southwestern terminus of State Road 207
Location in Putnam County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 29°39′0″N 81°35′58″W / 29.65000°N 81.59944°W / 29.65000; -81.59944
Country United States
State Florida
County Putnam
Area
  Total
4.71 sq mi (12.20 km2)
  Land3.18 sq mi (8.24 km2)
  Water1.53 sq mi (3.97 km2)
Elevation
16 ft (5 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
1,573
  Density494.65/sq mi (191.01/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
32131
Area code386
FIPS code12-19350
GNIS feature ID0282007

East Palatka is a census-designated place (CDP) in Putnam County, Florida, United States. It is located on the east side of the City of Palatka at the intersection of U.S. Route 17/State Road 20/State Road 100 and the southwestern terminus of State Road 207. The population was 1,573 at the 2020 census, down from 1,654 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Palatka, Florida Micropolitan Statistical Area.

East Palatka is home to the Palatka State Farmer's Market, as well as the Putnam County Fairgrounds.