Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 15% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8,387 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 161,387 (30.5%) |
| Some College | 63,514 (12%) |
| Associates | 71,616 (13.5%) |
| Bachelors | 56,178 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 168,255 (31.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,714 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $328,381 ▲ 18% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,639/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 413,816 |
| Vacant Units | 108,889 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lee County is located in Florida and encompasses 46 ZIP codes spanning 14 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 749,716 residents. With a median age of 49.97, it is a mature county.
Lee County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $74,714 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Lee County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $328,381 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,638. Homeownership rates are high at 73.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lee County are majority White (64.42%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Lee County, FL is a solidly middle-class area in Florida. The 46 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33920 | Alva | 7,689 | $87,601 | $376,000 | $1,119 | 4.0% | 44.4% |
| 33921 | Boca Grande | 633 | $121,849 | $2,000,000+ | — | 0.0% | 76.2% |
| 33922 | Bokeelia | 4,179 | $68,579 | $330,100 | $1,110 | 3.7% | 47.1% |
| 34134 | Bonita Springs | 16,403 | $122,102 | $659,600 | $1,814 | 2.0% | 65.7% |
| 34135 | Bonita Springs | 46,983 | $86,731 | $419,200 | $1,790 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| 33904 | Cape Coral | 32,925 | $66,933 | $347,100 | $1,665 | 5.0% | 39.2% |
| 33909 | Cape Coral | 36,917 | $79,096 | $292,800 | $1,773 | 2.8% | 34.5% |
| 33914 | Cape Coral | 44,439 | $75,557 | $408,800 | $1,714 | 4.2% | 38.3% |
| 33990 | Cape Coral | 35,428 | $70,278 | $330,500 | $1,643 | 4.8% | 34.1% |
| 33991 | Cape Coral | 25,991 | $82,927 | $351,100 | $1,914 | 2.9% | 34.0% |
| 33993 | Cape Coral | 33,045 | $89,220 | $319,500 | $2,057 | 4.8% | 31.7% |
| 33928 | Estero | 30,786 | $100,264 | $418,900 | $1,959 | 3.7% | 58.7% |
| 33901 | Fort Myers | 24,401 | $51,579 | $280,400 | $1,291 | 3.7% | 40.3% |
| 33905 | Fort Myers | 40,908 | $70,009 | $260,400 | $1,509 | 3.1% | 37.4% |
| 33907 | Fort Myers | 24,828 | $49,826 | $236,700 | $1,502 | 5.3% | 36.8% |
| 33908 | Fort Myers | 38,319 | $74,711 | $346,200 | $1,829 | 2.6% | 53.8% |
| 33912 | Fort Myers | 19,150 | $101,043 | $367,800 | $1,653 | 1.9% | 57.1% |
| 33913 | Fort Myers | 28,172 | $106,925 | $439,200 | $1,914 | 3.6% | 57.7% |
| 33916 | Fort Myers | 27,642 | $49,353 | $242,300 | $1,363 | 6.4% | 33.2% |
| 33919 | Fort Myers | 30,300 | $73,336 | $291,500 | $1,621 | 3.7% | 53.1% |
| 33965 | Fort Myers | 4,416 | $25,395 | — | $1,350 | 13.4% | 25.9% |
| 33966 | Fort Myers | 11,901 | $86,812 | $362,400 | $1,743 | 4.6% | 56.5% |
| 33931 | Fort Myers Beach | 8,763 | $80,438 | $475,100 | $1,500 | 4.0% | 45.9% |
| 33936 | Lehigh Acres | 27,287 | $48,260 | $205,500 | $1,260 | 7.4% | 26.8% |
| 33971 | Lehigh Acres | 28,377 | $72,784 | $271,900 | $1,678 | 3.2% | 33.3% |
| 33972 | Lehigh Acres | 16,523 | $73,239 | $290,300 | $1,537 | 8.8% | 33.4% |
| 33974 | Lehigh Acres | 19,330 | $65,809 | $272,800 | $1,698 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| 33976 | Lehigh Acres | 18,493 | $64,211 | $270,200 | $1,733 | 5.6% | 33.6% |
| 33903 | North Fort Myers | 23,199 | $56,317 | $135,400 | $1,152 | 4.8% | 36.4% |
| 33917 | North Fort Myers | 31,902 | $54,198 | $170,100 | $1,320 | 2.9% | 31.0% |
| 33956 | Saint James City | 3,846 | $64,539 | $284,800 | $2,259 | 10.3% | 32.2% |
| 33957 | Sanibel | 6,402 | $122,730 | $912,200 | $747 | 6.0% | 66.6% |