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Buckingham, FL
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33905.
Population
4,311
Land area
18sq mi
People per sq mi
239
ZIP codes
1
Buckingham and its ZIP codes
Buckingham at a glance
- Buckingham is 43% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $112,568, 51% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $431,100 (20% above Florida) and median rent is $2,196 a month.
Local data for Buckingham, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buckingham, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$112,568
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$431,100
Median rent
$2,196/mo
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (664), Irish Americans (642), Puerto Ricans (380).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Buckingham.
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
$82.88M
919 loans, 8,826 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buckingham, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buckingham, 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
91° / 54°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckingham, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.6%
U.S. 33.3% -2.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
ZIP codes in Buckingham
1 in or overlapping Buckingham. Population shown
Cities near Buckingham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VerandahCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort Myers ShoresCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.1 |
| OlgaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| TiceCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| North Fort MyersCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 49.3 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Lehigh AcresCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 92.7 |
| Fort MyersCity | 6.4 mi | 40.1 |
| AlvaCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 17.5 |
| Suncoast EstatesCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 2.7 |
| Page ParkCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Palmona ParkCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Charleston ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Pine ManorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Lochmoor Waterway EstatesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| VillasCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckingham, FL in?
- Buckingham is in Lee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Buckingham, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buckingham include 33905.
- What is the population of Buckingham, FL?
- About 4,311 people live in Buckingham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckingham?
- Nearby places include Verandah (2.3 mi), Fort Myers Shores (3.3 mi), Olga (4.3 mi), Tice (4.8 mi), North Fort Myers (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023