Cape Coral
City in Lee County, Florida

Cape Coral is a city in Lee County, Florida, with 194,016 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores, 3.9 miles W.
- 194,016residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 106.3 sq miland area · 275.3 km²
- 1,825 / sq mipopulation density
- 33991main ZIP code (7 in total)
About Cape Coral
Cape Coral is a city in Lee County, Florida, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 1957, the city's population had grown to 194,016 as of the 2020 census, a 26% increase from 154,309 at the 2010 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in Florida. With an area of 120 square miles (310 km2), Cape Coral is the largest city between Tampa and Miami in both population and area. It is the largest and principal city in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city has over 400 mi (640 km) of navigable waterways, more than any other city on earth.
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Living in Cape Coral
- Median household income
- $78,104
- Median home value
- $373,500
- Median rent
- $1,858/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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Cape Coral had 194,016 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 194,016 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,825 per sq mi (705 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cape Coral at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 194,016 (2020) |
| Land area | 106.29 sq mi (275.3 km²) |
| Water area | 13.26 sq mi (34.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.6432° N, 81.9974° W |
| ZIP codes | 33991, 33903, 33904, 33909, 33914, 33990, 33993 |
| Official website | capecoral.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1210275 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cape Coral
- Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores3.9 mi W
- Matlacha5.0 mi W
- Lochmoor Waterway Estates5.6 mi E
- Palmona Park7.1 mi NE
- McGregor7.7 mi SE
- Pine Island Center8.1 mi W
- Whiskey Creek8.4 mi SE
- Pine Manor8.8 mi SE
- Iona9.0 mi S
- Burnt Store Marina9.2 mi N
- Suncoast Estates9.2 mi NE
- Bokeelia9.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Coral
What county is Cape Coral in?
Cape Coral is in Lee County, Florida.
What is the population of Cape Coral, FL?
194,016 people lived in Cape Coral at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cape Coral, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33991. Other ZIP codes: 33903, 33904, 33909, 33914, 33990, 33993.
What is the elevation of Cape Coral?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cape Coral?
Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (3.9 mi), Matlacha (5.0 mi), Lochmoor Waterway Estates (5.6 mi), Palmona Park (7.1 mi), McGregor (7.7 mi).
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