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Lehigh Acres, FL
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33936, 33971, 33972, 33973, 33974, 33976.
Population
132,353
Land area
92.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,428
ZIP codes
6
Lehigh Acres and its ZIP codes
Lehigh Acres at a glance
- Lehigh Acres is about 3.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- It is the 16th most populous of 955 cities and towns in Florida.
- Households here earn a median of $66,890 a year, 10% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $292,400 (19% below Florida) and median rent is $1,657 a month.
Local data for Lehigh Acres, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lehigh Acres, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,890
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$292,400
Median rent
$1,657/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
38.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Cuban Americans (21,804), Mexican Americans (15,036), Puerto Ricans (12,116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Lehigh Acres.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 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
PPP loans
$68.2M
2,946 loans, 7,639 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lehigh Acres, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled12.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 38.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
24.3%
U.S. 11.1% +13.2 pts
ZIP codes in Lehigh Acres
6 in or overlapping Lehigh Acres. Population shown
Cities near Lehigh Acres
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GatewayCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
| BuckinghamCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 18 |
| OlgaCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.2 |
| AlvaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 17.5 |
| VerandahCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Charleston ParkCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Fort Myers ShoresCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Fort MyersCity | 10 mi | 40.1 |
| TiceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| North Fort MyersCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 49.3 |
| Florida Gulf Coast UniversityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| Three OaksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| Page ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Fort DenaudCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.1 |
| San Carlos ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| VillasCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lehigh Acres, FL in?
- Lehigh Acres is in Lee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Lehigh Acres, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lehigh Acres include 33936, 33971, 33972, 33973, 33974, 33976.
- What is the population of Lehigh Acres, FL?
- About 132,353 people live in Lehigh Acres, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lehigh Acres?
- Nearby places include Gateway (5.3 mi), Buckingham (6.3 mi), Olga (7.7 mi), Alva (8.1 mi), Verandah (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023