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Big Pine Key, FL
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33043.
Population
4,258
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
417
ZIP codes
1
Big Pine Key and its ZIP codes
Big Pine Key at a glance
- The median household income is $110,134, 48% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $637,000 (77% above Florida) and median rent is $1,724 a month.
Local data for Big Pine Key, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Pine Key, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,134
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$637,000
Median rent
$1,724/mo
Homeownership
88.3%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (594), Italian Americans (518), German Americans (451).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Big Pine Key.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,166
47,299 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$147,760
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$614M
FY 2026, $7,413 per person
PPP loans
$9M
249 loans, 1,085 jobs reported
How people get to work
Big Pine Key, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Pine Key, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
730
Countywide, mostly waterspout
Flood insurance policies
22,181
58.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 64°F
46.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Big Pine Key, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Big Pine Key
1 in or overlapping Big Pine Key. Population shown
Cities near Big Pine Key
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cudjoe KeyCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.2 |
| Big Coppitt KeyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Key Colony BeachCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| MarathonCity | 23 mi | 8.4 |
| Stock IslandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Key WestCity | 26 mi | 5.6 |
| Duck KeyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Pine Key, FL in?
- Big Pine Key is in Monroe County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Pine Key, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Pine Key include 33043.
- What is the population of Big Pine Key, FL?
- About 4,258 people live in Big Pine Key, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Pine Key?
- Nearby places include Cudjoe Key (8.2 mi), Big Coppitt Key (19 mi), Key Colony Beach (22 mi), Marathon (23 mi), Stock Island (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023