City

Fort Myers Beach, FL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Lee County  ·  Florida

👥8,763Population
💰$80,438Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂68.4Median Age
🏠$475,100Median Home Value▲ 70% above avg
🎓45.9%College Grads▲ 18% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 4.4%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 0.5%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic4.4%
Black0.6%
Asian0.5%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
2%
18–24
3%
25–44
6%
45–64
28%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads45.9% ▲ 18% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
HS Graduate2,472 (31%)
Some College925 (11.6%)
Associates915 (11.5%)
Bachelors761 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree2,890 (36.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 31%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 11.5%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 36.3%Edu
HS Grad31.0%
Some College11.6%
Associates11.5%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate36.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
45%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,438 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$475,100 ▲ 70% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,500/mo
Total Housing Units14,561
Vacant Units9,931

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Fort Myers Beach, FL

Fort Myers Beach is a city in Florida, located in Lee County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,763 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.4 years.

Economically, Fort Myers Beach is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,438 is near the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fort Myers Beach is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $475,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,500 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fort Myers Beach is well-educated. 45.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (93.99%).

Fort Myers Beach, FL offers residents above-average earning potential within Florida. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fort Myers Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33931 8,763 $80,438 $475,100 $1,500 4.0% 45.9% 90.1%

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