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Key Largo, FL
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33037.
Population
13,026
Land area
12sq mi
People per sq mi
1,081
ZIP codes
1
Key Largo and its ZIP codes
Key Largo at a glance
- Key Largo is about 2.6 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,778 a year, 15% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $643,900 (79% above Florida) and median rent is $1,887 a month.
Local data for Key Largo, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Key Largo, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,778
Poverty rate
9.9%
Median home value
$643,900
Median rent
$1,887/mo
Homeownership
76.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (2,690), Irish Americans (1,977), German Americans (1,209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Key Largo.
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
How people get to work
Key Largo, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.9%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home11.6%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Key Largo, 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° / 63°F
56.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Key Largo, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Key Largo
1 in or overlapping Key Largo. Population shown
Cities near Key Largo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TavernierCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| North Key LargoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 18.6 |
| Islamorada, Village of IslandsVillage | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| Florida CityCity | 23 mi | 6 |
| HomesteadCity | 25 mi | 15.1 |
| Leisure CityCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.3 |
| Homestead BaseCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.2 |
| NaranjaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.5 |
| PrincetonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Key Largo, FL in?
- Key Largo is in Monroe County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Key Largo, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Key Largo include 33037.
- What is the population of Key Largo, FL?
- About 13,026 people live in Key Largo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Key Largo?
- Nearby places include Tavernier (8 mi), North Key Largo (12 mi), Islamorada, Village of Islands (14 mi), Florida City (23 mi), Homestead (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023