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Iona, FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33908.

Population

13,631

Land area

6.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,057

ZIP codes

1

Iona and its ZIP codes

Full map

Iona at a glance

  • Iona is about 4.9 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,827 a year, 10% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $322,800 (10% below Florida) and median rent is $1,913 a month.

Local data for Iona, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Iona, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,827

Poverty rate

8.2%

Median home value

$322,800

Median rent

$1,913/mo

Homeownership

72.0%

Bachelor's or higher

39.4%

Median age

68.6

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,650), Irish Americans (1,852), Italian Americans (799).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Iona.

Details

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

$6.3B

FY 2026, $8,311 per person

Lee County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Iona, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.9%
  • Carpooled2.6%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home25.1%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Iona, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Iona, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.5%

U.S. 33.3% -6.8 pts

Diabetes

16.1%

U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts

Smoking

9.8%

U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Iona

1 in or overlapping Iona. Population shown

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Cities near Iona

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Harlem HeightsCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.6
Punta RassaCensus-designated place2.3 mi2.4
Cypress LakeCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.8
McGregorCensus-designated place4.5 mi2.4
Whiskey CreekCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.5
VillasCensus-designated place6.3 mi4.6
Pine ManorCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.5
Fort Myers BeachTown6.7 mi2.8
Page ParkCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.3
St. James CityCensus-designated place8.6 mi14.6
Lochmoor Waterway EstatesCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.4
Cape CoralCity9.3 mi106.3
San Carlos ParkCensus-designated place9.6 mi4.7
Matlacha Isles-Matlacha ShoresCensus-designated place10 mi0.2
MatlachaCensus-designated place10 mi0.2
SanibelCity11 mi16.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Iona, FL in?
Iona is in Lee County, Florida.
What ZIP codes are in Iona, FL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Iona include 33908.
What is the population of Iona, FL?
About 13,631 people live in Iona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Iona?
Nearby places include Harlem Heights (2.2 mi), Punta Rassa (2.3 mi), Cypress Lake (4.1 mi), McGregor (4.5 mi), Whiskey Creek (5.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023