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Key West, FL
City in Monroe County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33040.
Population
25,720
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,593
ZIP codes
1
Key West and its ZIP codes
Key West at a glance
- Key West is about 11 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 172nd among 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- The median household income is $87,037, 17% above the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $852,400 (about 2.4 times the Florida figure) and median rent is $2,220 a month.
Local data for Key West, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Key West, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,037
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$852,400
Median rent
$2,220/mo
Homeownership
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher
41.3%
Median age
46.1
Average commute
14.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,346), Cuban Americans (2,289), Irish Americans (2,228).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Key West.
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 West, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.3%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle10.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.3%
- Worked from home12.1%
Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Key West, 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° / 66°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Key West, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.1%
U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Key West
1 in or overlapping Key West. Population shown
Cities near Key West
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stock IslandCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Big Coppitt KeyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Cudjoe KeyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 5.2 |
| Big Pine KeyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Key West, FL in?
- Key West is in Monroe County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Key West, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Key West include 33040.
- What is the population of Key West, FL?
- About 25,720 people live in Key West, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Key West?
- Nearby places include Stock Island (1.4 mi), Big Coppitt Key (7.1 mi), Cudjoe Key (18 mi), Big Pine Key (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023