Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 36% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 642 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 16,883 (27.8%) |
| Some College | 5,424 (8.9%) |
| Associates | 8,994 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 5,477 (9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 23,387 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $82,882 ▲ 9% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $734,024 ▲ 163% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,971/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 54,408 |
| Vacant Units | 19,788 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Monroe County is located in Florida and encompasses 12 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 81,789 residents. With a median age of 49, it is a mature county.
Monroe County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $82,882 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.
Housing in Monroe County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $734,024 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,970. Homeownership rates are high at 63.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Monroe County are majority White (64.81%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Monroe County, FL is a middle-income area in Florida. The 12 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33043 | Big Pine Key | 4,632 | $92,955 | $563,700 | $2,017 | 2.1% | 39.7% |
| 33036 | Islamorada | 3,632 | $88,214 | $995,600 | $1,846 | 0.0% | 51.0% |
| 33051 | Key Colony Beach | 525 | $94,531 | $834,800 | $1,849 | 0.0% | 56.7% |
| 33037 | Key Largo | 13,674 | $80,911 | $660,700 | $1,896 | 4.8% | 48.4% |
| 33040 | Key West | 36,091 | $79,038 | $766,400 | $2,079 | 2.6% | 47.0% |
| 33001 | Long Key | 254 | $60,750 | $602,900 | $1,563 | 0.0% | 46.0% |
| 33050 | Marathon | 10,586 | $83,243 | $705,600 | $1,611 | 5.2% | 43.8% |
| 33042 | Summerland Key | 6,781 | $101,625 | $759,600 | $2,252 | 3.4% | 53.0% |
| 33070 | Tavernier | 5,614 | $77,228 | $695,000 | $1,866 | 2.0% | 50.6% |