Big Coppitt Key
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida

Big Coppitt Key is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Monroe County, Florida, with 2,869 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Stock Island, 5.6 miles W.
- 2,869residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 2,479 / sq mipopulation density
- 33042ZIP code
About Big Coppitt Key
Big Coppitt Key is an island in Monroe County, Florida, United States, in the lower Florida Keys. The name is said to be a derivation of the old English word "coppice", meaning thicket. According to A.D. Bache, in the notes for his coast survey conducted in 1861, this key was the location of Happy Jack's plantation in 1855.
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Living in Big Coppitt Key
- Median household income
- $105,139
- Median home value
- $534,500
- Median rent
- $2,420/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Big Coppitt Key had 2,869 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,869 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,479 per sq mi (957 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Coppitt Key at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Monroe County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,869 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.68 sq mi (1.77 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 24.5802° N, 81.6522° W |
| ZIP code | 33042 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1206350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Coppitt Key
- Stock Island5.6 mi W
- Key West7.8 mi W
- Cudjoe Key11.8 mi NE
- Big Pine Key19.6 mi E
- Marathon40.8 mi E
- Key Colony Beach40.8 mi E
- Duck Key48.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Big Coppitt Key
What county is Big Coppitt Key in?
Big Coppitt Key is in Monroe County, Florida.
What is the population of Big Coppitt Key, FL?
2,869 people lived in Big Coppitt Key at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Coppitt Key, FL?
The ZIP code of Big Coppitt Key is 33042.
What is the elevation of Big Coppitt Key?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Coppitt Key?
Stock Island (5.6 mi), Key West (7.8 mi), Cudjoe Key (11.8 mi), Big Pine Key (19.6 mi), Marathon (40.8 mi).
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