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Bokeelia, FL
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33922.
Population
1,930
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
216
ZIP codes
1
Bokeelia and its ZIP codes
Bokeelia at a glance
- Bokeelia is 48% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,250 a year, 4% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $369,600 and median rent is $1,255 a month.
Local data for Bokeelia, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bokeelia, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$369,600
Median rent
$1,255/mo
Homeownership
89.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
58.1
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (395), German Americans (257), Mexican Americans (161).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Bokeelia.
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
$5.99M
107 loans, 959 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bokeelia, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone53.9%
- Carpooled25.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bokeelia, 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° / 54°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bokeelia, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.4%
U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts
ZIP codes in Bokeelia
1 in or overlapping Bokeelia. Population shown
Cities near Bokeelia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PinelandCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Pine Island CenterCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.4 |
| MatlachaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Matlacha Isles-Matlacha ShoresCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Burnt Store MarinaCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| St. James CityCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 14.6 |
| Cape CoralCity | 9.2 mi | 106.3 |
| CaptivaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Lochmoor Waterway EstatesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Punta RassaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| SanibelCity | 15 mi | 16.2 |
| Palmona ParkCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| IonaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Punta GordaCity | 16 mi | 15.4 |
| RotondaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.7 |
| McGregorCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bokeelia, FL in?
- Bokeelia is in Lee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Bokeelia, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bokeelia include 33922.
- What is the population of Bokeelia, FL?
- About 1,930 people live in Bokeelia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bokeelia?
- Nearby places include Pineland (0.9 mi), Pine Island Center (3.2 mi), Matlacha (5.4 mi), Matlacha Isles-Matlacha Shores (5.8 mi), Burnt Store Marina (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023