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Alva, FL
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33920.
Population
3,389
Land area
17.5sq mi
People per sq mi
194
ZIP codes
1
Alva and its ZIP codes
Alva at a glance
- Alva is 54% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,919, 15% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $375,600 (5% above Florida) and median rent is $1,778 a month.
Local data for Alva, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alva, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,919
Poverty rate
5.4%
Median home value
$375,600
Median rent
$1,778/mo
Homeownership
93.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
34.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (527), Cuban Americans (363), German Americans (331).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Alva.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,704
301,860 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,329
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.32B
FY 2026, $8,311 per person
PPP loans
$9.18M
164 loans, 1,365 jobs reported
How people get to work
Alva, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled1.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home22.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alva, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
496
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84,120
24.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 49°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alva, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.3%
U.S. 33.3% -3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Alva
1 in or overlapping Alva. Population shown
Cities near Alva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston ParkCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| OlgaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4.2 |
| Fort DenaudCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 20.1 |
| Fort Myers ShoresCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.1 |
| VerandahCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Lehigh AcresCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 92.7 |
| BuckinghamCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 18 |
| LaBelleCity | 9.8 mi | 14.5 |
| North Fort MyersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 49.3 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| TiceCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Fort MyersCity | 15 mi | 40.1 |
| Port LaBelleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.7 |
| Suncoast EstatesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Palmona ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Page ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alva, FL in?
- Alva is in Lee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Alva, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Alva include 33920.
- What is the population of Alva, FL?
- About 3,389 people live in Alva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alva?
- Nearby places include Charleston Park (2.8 mi), Olga (4.6 mi), Fort Denaud (6.6 mi), Fort Myers Shores (7.3 mi), Verandah (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023