Lee County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 48 ZIP codes · 14 cities
48
ZIP codes
787,976
population (2021)
+27.3%
pop change since 2010
12071
FIPS code
Lee County ZIP code map
About Lee County
Lee County is located in Florida and contains 48 ZIP codes across 14 cities and communities.
The county's population was 787,976 as of 2021,
an increase of
27.3% from 618,754 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lee County is 12071.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 787,976 |
| 2010 population | 618,754 |
| Change | +27.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12071 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lee County
Alva
Boca Grande
Bokeelia
Bonita Springs
Cape Coral
Captiva
Estero
Fort Myers
Fort Myers Beach
Lehigh Acres
North Fort Myers
Pineland
Saint James City
Sanibel
ZIP codes for Lee County, FL (48)
Demographics & statistics
767,257
Population
49.0
Median age
$71,305
Median household income
$41,333
Per capita income
$307,856
Median home value
$1,502
Median monthly rent
73.7%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
332,660
Housing units
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17,015
Under 5
17,437
17,452
5–9
17,884
19,497
10–14
19,980
19,162
15–19
19,637
18,777
20–24
19,241
40,900
25–34
41,913
39,864
35–44
40,851
43,257
45–54
44,328
25,394
55–59
26,022
28,216
60–64
28,915
58,217
65–74
59,659
38,132
75–84
39,075
13,054
85+
13,378
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 133,006 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 634,251 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 221,515 | 30.5% |
| Median age | 49.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.2%
Hispanic or Latino
12.2%
Two or more races
10.1%
Black or African American
7.1%
Other race
3.7%
Asian
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 569,864 | 65.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 106,337 | 12.2% |
| Two or more races | 88,669 | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 61,658 | 7.1% |
| Other race | 32,101 | 3.7% |
| Asian | 12,691 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,770 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 504 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.3%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
11.9%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
9.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 9.1% |
| Median income | $71,305 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.6%
$50k–$100k
5.1%
$100k–$150k
6.2%
$150k–$200k
10.6%
$200k–$300k
27.7%
$300k–$500k
28.2%
$500k–$1M
13.3%
$1M+
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $307,856 |
| Median rent / month | $1,502 |
| Owner occupied | 73.7% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 23.5% |
| Single-family detached | 58.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.3% |
| Mobile homes | 8.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 32.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.0% |
| Electricity | 94.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 158,782 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 22,271 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 52,287 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 76,964 | 24.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 66,648 | 23.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 143,490 | 45.2% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.3% | 22.8% |
| Married | 55.1% | 50.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.0%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
20.2%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
11.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7,578 | 6.0% |
| Kindergarten | 6,980 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 58,899 | 40.3% |
| High school | 34,267 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 31,997 | 24.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Retail trade
14.2%
Professional & management
13.7%
Construction
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.4%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Other services
4.6%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.8% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 10.3% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.6% |
| Carpool | 9.9% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
10.7%
Married-couple families
5.7%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.5% |
| Retirement income | 30.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 27.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.8% |
| Cancer | 8.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 25.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 22.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 13.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 52,823 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 28.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.0% |
| Public insurance | 45.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 732,805 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 73,529 | 9.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 60,541 | 7.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9,496 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 3,097 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 631,539 | 83.2% |
| Born in same state | 611,206 | 80.6% |
| Born in different state | 198,914 | 26.1% |
| Foreign born | 20,333 | 2.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 135,718 | 16.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 72,067 | 55.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 85,020 | 11.1% |
| Italian | 82,332 | 10.7% |
| French | 67,706 | 8.8% |
| English | 7,712 | 1% |
| Polish | 7,123 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 4,714 | 0.6% |
| German | 4,523 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 2,065 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 1,811 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.9% |
| Internet access | 96.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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