City

Saint James City, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Florida

👥3,846Population
💰$64,539Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂62.9Median Age
🏠$284,800Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓32.2%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊10.3%Unemployment▲ 111% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 1.2%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

5–17
9%
18–24
1%
25–44
6%
45–64
41%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads32.2% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment10.3% ▲ 111% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,047 (32.5%)
Some College763 (23.7%)
Associates369 (11.4%)
Bachelors260 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree779 (24.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 24.1%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College23.7%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate24.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,539 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$284,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,259/mo
Total Housing Units3,600
Vacant Units1,748

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Saint James City, FL

Saint James City is a city in Florida, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,846 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.9 years.

Economically, Saint James City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,539 is below the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Saint James City is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $284,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,259 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saint James City is moderately educated. 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.76%).

Saint James City, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Saint James City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33956 3,846 $64,539 $284,800 $2,259 10.3% 32.2% 89.5%