Fort Myers Shores

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Aerial view of Fort Myers Shores, Florida
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Fort Myers Shores is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Lee County, Florida, with 5,774 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Verandah, 1.1 miles SE.

About Fort Myers Shores

Fort Myers Shores is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lee County, Florida, United States. The population was 5,774 at the 2020 census, up from 5,487 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Fort Myers Shores

Median household income
$72,955
Median home value
$292,900
Median rent
$1,567/mo
Median age
37.6
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Fort Myers Shores, FL population

Fort Myers Shores had 5,774 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,774
Density2,784 per sq mi (1,075 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort Myers Shores at a glance

StateFlorida (FL)
CountyLee County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,774 (2020)
Land area2.07 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Water area0.47 sq mi (1.21 km²)
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates26.7112° N, 81.7570° W
ZIP code33905
Census code (GEOID)1224175

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Myers Shores

What county is Fort Myers Shores in?

Fort Myers Shores is in Lee County, Florida.

What is the population of Fort Myers Shores, FL?

5,774 people lived in Fort Myers Shores at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort Myers Shores, FL?

The ZIP code of Fort Myers Shores is 33905.

What is the elevation of Fort Myers Shores?

10 feet (3 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort Myers Shores?

Verandah (1.1 mi), Olga (3.9 mi), Tice (4.5 mi), Buckingham (4.6 mi), North Fort Myers (5.5 mi).

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