Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral: The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
About
Cape Coral is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of Florida. Its population at the 2010 census was 154,305 and a population density of 500 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 200,972 inhabitants.
The city was created 69 years ago in 1956.
Cape Coral is a city located in southwest Florida along the Gulf of Mexico. With around 200,000 residents, it is a major suburb of Fort Myers.
History and Development
Cape Coral was founded in 1957 as a master-planned residential waterfront community. It saw rapid growth as a resort area and suburb.
Key historical facts:
- Development began in 1957 by the Rosen Brothers to be a "Waterfront Wonderland"
- Marketed as affordable waterfront property drawing new residents
- Officially incorporated as a city in 1970
- Hit hard by 2008 housing crisis before rebounding
Economy and Major Industries
The city relies largely on real estate, healthcare, retail, and construction. Top employers include:
- Lee Memorial Hospital
- Publix grocery stores
- Chico's clothing headquarters
- City of Cape Coral government
Attractions and Things to Do
Popular attractions include:
- Cape Coral Parks with beaches, boating, fishing, trails
- Edison and Ford Winter Estates
- Caloosahatchee River for water sports
- Golf clubs like Coral Oaks and Stoneybrook
- Downtown Cape Coral Historic District
Cape Coral provides recreation, shopping, amenities, and community within a coastal Florida setting.
Quick Facts about Cape Coral
| Population | 200,972 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Florida (United States) |
| County | Lee County |
| Postal code | 33900–33999 |
| Phone Area Codes | 239 |
| Area | 308.55 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 26.5629,-81.9495 |
| Altitude | 7 feet / 2 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1957 (69 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time | 17:54:13 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 651 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 23.22% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Cape Coral is located at 26°33'46"N 81°56'58"W (26.5628500, -81.9495300).
Cape Coral map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 7 to 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Cape Coral
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Cape Coral increased by 23.22% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 154,305 | - | census |
| 2011 | 157,330 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 160,558 | 2.01% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 164,336 | 2.3% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 168,365 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 173,572 | 3% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 178,534 | 2.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 183,701 | 2.81% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 189,468 | 3.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 194,495 | 2.58% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 200,972 | 3.22% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Cape Coral
1Yacht Club Community Park
5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33904, United States View details
Phone: +12395740806 | Website available
2Sun Splash Family Waterpark
400 Santa Barbara Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33991, United States View details
Phone: +12395740558 | Website available
3Jaycee Park
4125 SE 20th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33904, United States View details
Phone: +12395733128 | Website available
4Gator Mike's Family Fun Park
35 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909, United States View details
Phone: +12395744386 | Website available
5Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
2500 SE 24th St, Cape Coral, FL 33990, United States View details
Phone: +12395494606 | Website available
Where to Eat in Cape Coral
1Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
410 Andalusia Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33909, United States View details
Phone: +12396736865 | Website available
2Beef 'O' Brady's
2481 Del Prado Blvd N, Cape Coral, FL 33909, United States View details
Phone: +12395736172 | Website available
3Starbucks
2390 Surfside Blvd #101, Cape Coral, FL 33914, United States View details
Phone: +12392831357 | Website available
4Cape Cabaret
4725 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33904, United States View details
Phone: +12395493000 | Website available
5Subway
3015 Pine Island Rd Suite 116, Cape Coral, FL 33991, United States View details
Phone: +12392822283 | Website available
Where to Stay in Cape Coral
1The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village
5951 Silver King Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33914, United States View details
Phone: +12395415000 | Website available
2TYPHU HOMES
2211 NE 1st Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33909, United States View details
Phone: +12068837633 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Cape Coral
1Cape Coral City Hall
1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990 View details
Phone: +12395740401 | Website available
2Police Association of Cape Coral
822 SE 46th Ln, Cape Coral, FL 33904, United States View details
Phone: +12395497223
3City Clerk
1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990 View details
Phone: +12395740411 | Website available
4City of Cape Coral
1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990 View details
Phone: +12395740437 | Website available
5Cape Coral Fleet Management
2505 SE 17th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33904 View details
Phone: +12395740761 | Website available
People born in Cape Coral (16)
People born in Cape Coral, including basketball player Curtis Kitchen, movie actress Lela Star, baseball catcher Mike Zunino, .
More notable people
- Corey Lynch (Player of American football) he was born in 07/05/1985
- Dane Eagle (Florida State Representative) he was born in 22/05/1983
- Seth Petruzelli (American martial artist) he was born in 03/12/1979
- Tommy Bohanon (American football player) he was born in 10/09/1990
- Connor Arendell (professional golfer) he was born in 30/03/1990
- Jaylen Watkins (American football player) he was born in 27/11/1991
- Aaron Lynch (American football player) he was born in 08/02/1993
- Robert Ferguson (American basketball player (1985-)) he was born in 18/03/1985
- Niko Price (American mixed martial arts fighter) he was born in 29/09/1989
- Shane McClanahan (American baseball player) he was born in 28/04/1997
- Isabella Gamez (figure skater) she was born in 01/02/1999
- Jonathan Jimenez (football player) he was born in 07/12/1997
- Ember Reigns (American movie actress) she was born in 07/01/1988
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Cape Coral, FL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 133508 | Florida SouthWestern State College | Fort Myers (FL) | 33919 |
| 459347 | The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers | Fort Myers (FL) | 33907 |
| 486521 | The Training Domain | Fort Myers (FL) | 33907-4080 |
| 366553 | Southern Technical College | Fort Myers (FL) | 33907-1108 |
| 362700 | Sunstate Academy | Fort Myers (FL) | 33907 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Cape Coral, FL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTM | Fort Myers, Florida | 6050 Plaza Drive | BUS |
| PCH | Port Charlotte, Florida | 909 King Highway | BUS |
| SRA | Sarasota, Florida | 1993 Main Street | BUS |
| BDT | Bradenton, Florida | 1115 Manatee Avenue West | BUS |
| SBG | Sebring | 601 East Center St | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Cape Coral.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral South Post Office | Cape Coral (FL) | 33904 |
| Cape Coral Central Post Office | Cape Coral (FL) | 33990 |
| Fort Myer Post Office | Fort Myers (FL) | 33907 |
| Page Field Post Office | Fort Myers (FL) | 33907 |
| Six Mile Cypress Annex Post Office | Fort Myers (FL) | 33912 |
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lee County , FL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers | 91,086 | The most populous city in Lee County, Florida. |
| Lehigh Acres | 86,784 | Census designated place |
| Bonita Springs | 60,830 | A city in Lee County, Florida. |
| North Fort Myers | 39,407 | Unincorporated community in Lee County, Florida, United States; census designated place |
| Estero | 34,383 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
| San Carlos Park | 16,824 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
| Cypress Lake | 11,846 | Census designated place |
| Villas | 11,569 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
| Gateway | 8,401 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
| Sanibel | 7,429 | City in Florida, USA |
| McGregor | 7,406 | Census designated place |
| Fort Myers Beach | 7,117 | Town of the United States |
| Fort Myers Shores | 5,487 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
| Whiskey Creek | 4,655 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
| Tice | 4,470 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
| Suncoast Estates | 4,384 | Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida |
Distance to Other Cities
Cape Coral distances to largest Florida cities