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Sanibel, FL
City in Lee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33957.
Population
6,418
Land area
16.2sq mi
People per sq mi
397
ZIP codes
1
Sanibel and its ZIP codes
Sanibel at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $108,644 a year, 46% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $957,300 (about 2.7 times the Florida figure) and median rent is $811 a month.
Local data for Sanibel, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sanibel, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,644
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$957,300
Median rent
$811/mo
Homeownership
89.9%
Bachelor's or higher
61.0%
Median age
67.3
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (980), German Americans (799), Italian Americans (364).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Sanibel.
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
$35.4M
480 loans, 4,414 jobs reported
How people get to work
Sanibel, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone50.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked7.4%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home31.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sanibel, 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
92° / 54°F
57.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanibel, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.6%
U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Sanibel
1 in or overlapping Sanibel. Population shown
Cities near Sanibel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaptivaCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.2 |
| St. James CityCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 14.6 |
| Punta RassaCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2.4 |
| IonaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.6 |
| Pine Island CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| MatlachaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Harlem HeightsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Matlacha Isles-Matlacha ShoresCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort Myers BeachTown | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| PinelandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Cypress LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| McGregorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Cape CoralCity | 15 mi | 106.3 |
| BokeeliaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 8.9 |
| Whiskey CreekCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| VillasCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanibel, FL in?
- Sanibel is in Lee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Sanibel, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sanibel include 33957.
- What is the population of Sanibel, FL?
- About 6,418 people live in Sanibel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanibel?
- Nearby places include Captiva (6.1 mi), St. James City (6.7 mi), Punta Rassa (8.3 mi), Iona (11 mi), Pine Island Center (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023