Punta Gorda
City in Charlotte County, Florida
Punta Gorda is a city in Charlotte County, Florida, with 19,471 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,099 ft (1,859 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlotte Park, 1.3 miles NE.
- 19,471residents (2020 Census)
- 6,099 ftelevation · 1,859 m
- 15.5 sq miland area · 40.0 km²
- 1,260 / sq mipopulation density
- 33950ZIP code
About Punta Gorda
Punta Gorda (; English: Fat Point) is a city located in Southwest Florida, United States. It is the county seat of Charlotte County. As of the 2020 census, Punta Gorda had a population of 19,471. Punta Gorda is the principal city of the Punta Gorda metropolitan statistical area, part of the North Port-Bradenton Florida combined statistical area.
Punta Gorda was the scene of massive destruction after Charley, a Category 4 hurricane, came through the city on August 13, 2004. Charley was the strongest tropical system to hit Florida since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, and the first hurricane since Hurricane Donna in 1960 to make a direct hit on Florida's southwest coast. In the years following the storm, buildings were restored or built to hurricane-resistant building codes. The new buildings, restorations, and amenities concurrently preserved the city's past, while showcasing newer facilities. During this time, Laishley Park Municipal Marina was built and the Harborwalk, Linear Park, and various trails were created throughout the city for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
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Living in Punta Gorda
- Median household income
- $85,779
- Median home value
- $518,100
- Median rent
- $1,410/mo
- Median age
- 66.3
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Punta Gorda had 19,471 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,471 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,260 per sq mi (486 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Punta Gorda at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Charlotte County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,471 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.45 sq mi (40.0 km²) |
| Water area | 16.88 sq mi (43.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,099 ft (1,859 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.8940° N, 82.0665° W |
| ZIP code | 33950 |
| Official website | ci.punta-gorda.fl.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1259200 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Punta Gorda
- Charlotte Park1.3 mi NE
- Solana3.7 mi NE
- Charlotte Harbor4.7 mi N
- Cleveland6.2 mi NE
- Port Charlotte7.2 mi NW
- Harbour Heights7.8 mi NE
- Burnt Store Marina8.8 mi S
- Rotonda12.9 mi W
- North Port13.9 mi NW
- Bokeelia15.4 mi S
- Grove City16.0 mi W
- Warm Mineral Springs16.2 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Punta Gorda
What county is Punta Gorda in?
Punta Gorda is in Charlotte County, Florida.
What is the population of Punta Gorda, FL?
19,471 people lived in Punta Gorda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Punta Gorda, FL?
The ZIP code of Punta Gorda is 33950.
What is the elevation of Punta Gorda?
6,099 feet (1,859 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Punta Gorda?
Charlotte Park (1.3 mi), Solana (3.7 mi), Charlotte Harbor (4.7 mi), Cleveland (6.2 mi), Port Charlotte (7.2 mi).
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