| City: | Boca Grande, Florida |
| County: | Lee County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:39:45 PM |
| Population: | 1,283 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 239 / 941 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 26.6942, -82.2382 |
| Land Area: | 2.761 sq mi |
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Boca Grande occupies a barrier island in Lee County, Florida, where Gulf waters meet Gasparilla Sound. This isn't a typical beach town. It's one of Florida's most exclusive coastal communities, where 1,283 year-round residents live among 1,838 homes valued at a median of $2 million.
Seasonal patterns define everything here. Of the island's 1,838 housing units, 1,097 (60%) sit empty most of the year, occupied only during winter months when snowbirds arrive. The year-round population skews dramatically older, with a median age of 70.8 years. Just 13 residents are under 18.
The Boca Grande post office maintains 189 PO Boxes for 656 occupied homes. That's a 29% adoption rate, modest compared to many island communities. Most properties receive rural carrier delivery along 56 named streets spread across the island's 8.1 square miles. However, this is designated a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery infrastructure.
Street names tell the island's story. Gasparilla Road, Jose Gaspar Drive, and Jean Lafitte Drive reference the legendary pirate Jose Gaspar, who supposedly used these islands as a base in the 1700s. Gulf Boulevard, Harbor Drive, and Shore Lane capture the coastal geography. Nautical touches appear everywhere: Pilot Point Lane, Seaboard Line Lane, and streets with names like Carrick Bend, Sheepshank Court, and Half Clove Court (all sailing knots).
Wealth concentrates here. Beyond the $2 million median home value, per capita income reaches $131,729. Educational attainment runs high at 62% with bachelor's degrees. The 101 business establishments employ 1,220 workers, many in seasonal hospitality and property management. Most workers (103 of the workforce counted) drive alone to jobs, likely commuting from the mainland via the Boca Grande Causeway.
This is retirement and vacation territory. Owner-occupancy dominates at 93% (612 of 656 occupied units). Just 44 units are renter-occupied. The population is 97% white, with 472 residents (37%) identifying as Hispanic or Latino. No group quarters exist on the island.
Street names blend pirate legend (Gasparilla, Jose Gaspar, Jean Lafitte), coastal features (Gulf, Harbor, Shore), and sailing terminology (Carrick Bend, Sheepshank, Half Clove).
ZIP Code 33921 has 1,283 residents and 656 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 70.8 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.4% male and 52.6% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.5%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,283Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 391Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 464.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 656Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $2,000,001Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 866 | 1,186 | 1,172 | 1,230 | 1,145 | 1,065 | 1,001 | 861 | 813 | 947 | 925 | 726 | 633 | 391 |
| Decennial Census | 1,720 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,283 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 70.8
Male Median Age: 71.9
Female Median Age: 70.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 32 | 76 | 72 | 106 | 117 | 69 | 48 |
| Female | 7 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 65 | 62 | 90 | 133 | 105 | 67 | 41 |
| Total | 20 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 26 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 41 | 97 | 138 | 162 | 239 | 222 | 136 | 89 |
| White: | 1,251 | 97.89% |
| Black: | 8 | 0.63% |
| Hispanic:* | 13 | 1.02% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.39% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.08% |
| Total: | 1,278 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 608 | 47.39% | 71.9 years |
| Females: | 675 | 52.61% | 70.3 years |
| Total: | 1,283 | 100% | 70.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 334 | 85.42% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 57 | 14.58% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 14.58% |
| Total Population: | 391 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 334 | 85.42% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 57 | 14.58% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $66,875 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $101,250. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $250,001). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 22.5%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (76.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,875 | $97,599 | $67,132 | $72,000 | $100,735 | $57,174 | $58,750 | $68,661 | $101,250 | $100,804 | $120,208 | $117,240 | $121,849 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $95,174 | $99,605 | $98,368 | $101,750 | $106,375 | $104,583 | $96,538 | $132,813 | $123,008 | $117,647 | $155,179 | $141,632 | $145,658 | $250,001 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,464 | $33,472 | $40,000 | $43,011 | $44,286 | $43,750 | $46,083 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $57,714 | $58,179 | $59,205 | $64,167 | $0 | $26,250 | $26,311 | $25,690 | $26,357 | $22,344 | $29,122 | $30,993 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $35,625 | $35,357 | $32,500 | $31,458 | $0 | $30,461 | $31,250 | $32,981 | $33,583 | $34,196 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 88 | 22.51% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 303 | 77.49% |
| Total: | 391 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 67 | 76.14% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 23.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 88 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $2,000,001, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $1,000,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $801,301. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (38.57% with a mortgage, 61.43% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 86.36%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,000,001 | $1,054,500 | $1,101,600 | $944,400 | $925,700 | $1,198,700 | $1,155,200 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 | $2,000,001 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 86 | 38.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 137 | 61.43% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 223 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 223 | 13.64% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 1,412 | 86.36% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,635 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 1,026 | 62.75% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 609 | 37.25% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,635 | 100% |
In 2024, 57.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 39.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 83.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 14.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 7.90 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.50 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 35 | 8.95% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 33 | 8.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 77 | 19.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 5.88% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 178 | 45.52% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 45 | 11.51% |
| Total: | 391 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 356 | 91.05% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 223 | 57.03% |
| Private Insurance: | 155 | 32.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 325 | 67.71% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 480 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 480 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 10.1% | 4.7% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 14.9% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 33921 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 101 business establishments, employing about 1,200 people with an annual payroll of $61,560,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,133Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 101Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $14,745,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $61,560,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,200Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 33921 is located in Lee County, Florida, within the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15980) and Florida's 17th and 19th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 618,754 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 33921. It covers 2.761 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.152 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FLSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 618,754Source: Census |
| MSA: | Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.761 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 10.152 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17,19Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6369.97, 750.37 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 33921 is in the Lee County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.