Fort Myers
City in Lee County, Florida
Fort Myers is a city in Lee County, Florida, with 86,395 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Page Park, 3.5 miles SW.
- 86,395residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 40.1 sq miland area · 103.9 km²
- 2,155 / sq mipopulation density
- 33916main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fort Myers
Fort Myers (or Ft. Myers) is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 86,395; it was estimated to have grown to 101,581 in 2025, making it the 25th-most populous city in Florida. Together with the larger and more residential city of Cape Coral, it anchors the Cape Coral–Fort Myers metropolitan statistical area, which encompasses Lee County and has an estimated population of 875,607 as of 2025.
Fort Myers is a gateway to the Southwest Florida region and a major tourist destination within the state. The winter estates of Thomas Edison ("Seminole Lodge") and Henry Ford ("The Mangoes") are major attractions. The city takes its name from a local former fort that was built during the Seminole Wars. The fort took its name from Colonel Abraham Myers in 1850; Myers served in the United States Army, mostly in the Quartermaster Department, at various posts from 1833 to 1861, and was the quartermaster general of the Confederate States Army from 1861 to 1864.
Centennial Park downtown along the Caloosahatchee River, the IMAG History & Science Center, Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium, and other historical sites are among the attractions.
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Living in Fort Myers
- Median household income
- $63,732
- Median home value
- $384,500
- Median rent
- $1,580/mo
- Median age
- 41.3
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Fort Myers had 86,395 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86,395 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,155 per sq mi (832 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Myers at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 86,395 (2020) |
| Land area | 40.10 sq mi (103.9 km²) |
| Water area | 9.05 sq mi (23.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.6201° N, 81.8295° W |
| ZIP codes | 33916, 33901, 33966 |
| Official website | cityftmyers.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1224125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Myers
- Page Park3.5 mi SW
- Tice3.9 mi N
- Pine Manor4.4 mi SW
- Whiskey Creek5.0 mi SW
- Lochmoor Waterway Estates5.0 mi W
- Buckingham5.4 mi E
- Villas5.5 mi SW
- Gateway5.8 mi SE
- Palmona Park6.2 mi NW
- McGregor6.5 mi SW
- Suncoast Estates6.7 mi N
- North Fort Myers6.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Myers
What county is Fort Myers in?
Fort Myers is in Lee County, Florida.
What is the population of Fort Myers, FL?
86,395 people lived in Fort Myers at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Myers, FL?
The main ZIP code is 33916. Other ZIP codes: 33901, 33966.
What is the elevation of Fort Myers?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Myers?
Page Park (3.5 mi), Tice (3.9 mi), Pine Manor (4.4 mi), Whiskey Creek (5.0 mi), Lochmoor Waterway Estates (5.0 mi).
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