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Estero, FL
Village in Lee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33928, 33967.
Population
37,858
Land area
24.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,553
ZIP codes
2
Estero and its ZIP codes
Estero at a glance
- Estero is about 3.7 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 114th among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- The median household income is $104,102, 40% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $461,900 (29% above Florida) and median rent is $1,920 a month.
Local data for Estero, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Estero, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,102
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$461,900
Median rent
$1,920/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
50.8%
Median age
66.0
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,395), Irish Americans (5,900), Italian Americans (3,956).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Estero.
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
How people get to work
Estero, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home23.2%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Estero, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Estero, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.6%
U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
8.1%
U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Estero
2 in or overlapping Estero. Population shown
Cities near Estero
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Gulf Coast UniversityCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Three OaksCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.7 |
| San Carlos ParkCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Bonita SpringsCity | 4.4 mi | 38.4 |
| Fort Myers BeachTown | 7.6 mi | 2.8 |
| VillasCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.6 |
| Cypress LakeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.8 |
| Harlem HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.4 |
| Page ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Naples ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Pine ManorCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Pelican MarshCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2 |
| Whiskey CreekCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| McGregorCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Heritage BayCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Estero, FL in?
- Estero is in Lee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Estero, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Estero include 33928, 33967.
- What is the population of Estero, FL?
- About 37,858 people live in Estero, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Estero?
- Nearby places include Florida Gulf Coast University (2.7 mi), Three Oaks (3.3 mi), San Carlos Park (3.7 mi), Bonita Springs (4.4 mi), Fort Myers Beach (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023