Tildenville, Florida

Tildenville, Florida
The West Orange Trail in Tildenville in 2005
Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°32′31″N 81°36′14″W / 28.54194°N 81.60389°W / 28.54194; -81.60389
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyOrange
Area
 • Total
0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2)
 • Land0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Water0.031 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
102 ft (31 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
475
 • Density2,288.5/sq mi (883.59/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
34787
Area code321
FIPS code12-71850
GNIS feature ID2402932

Tildenville is a census-designated place (CDP) and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, Tildenville had a population of 475. In 2010, most residents were African American. It is part of the OrlandoKissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Generally speaking, Tildenville is a narrow area alongside Orange County Road 545, south of Florida State Road 50 and north of the Stoneybrook West planned unit development. Residents utilize Winter Garden, Florida for mail delivery. The CDP takes its name from Luther F. Tilden, a prominent pioneer and citrus magnate who greatly contributed to the community. Historically, Tildenville referred to an area larger than the modern CDP. Landmarks such as Tildenville Elementary School, Tildenville Marketplace, and Meadow Marsh are now located within the city limits of Winter Garden.