City

Key West, FL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Monroe County  ·  Florida

👥36,091Population
💰$79,038Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$766,400Median Home Value▲ 175% above avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 48% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 55.7%Hispanic: 26.1%Black: 12.3%Asian: 1.8%Other: 3.1%Race
White55.7%
Hispanic26.1%
Black12.3%
Asian1.8%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
11%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 48% below avg
No HS Diploma337 (1.3%)
HS Graduate7,617 (28.7%)
Some College1,989 (7.5%)
Associates4,130 (15.5%)
Bachelors2,171 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree10,327 (38.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 28.7%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 38.9%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad28.7%
Some College7.5%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate38.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.4%Renter: 51.7%Tenure
Owner48.4%
Renter51.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
79%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,038 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$766,400 ▲ 175% above avg
Home/Income Ratio9.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,079/mo
Total Housing Units19,001
Vacant Units3,952

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
58%
About Key West, FL

Key West is a city in Florida, located in Monroe County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 36,091 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Key West is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,038 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Key West is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $766,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,079 per month.

The population of Key West is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (55.71%).

Key West, FL offers residents above-average earning potential within Florida. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Key West
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33040 36,091 $79,038 $766,400 $2,079 2.6% 47.0% 48.4%