Immokalee, FL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities

Immokalee, FL is an unincorporated community or census-designated place located in Collier County in the state of Florida. Our data estimates 26,597 residents, places it at 26.425°N, 81.425°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.

What are the key facts about Immokalee, FL?

What is the population of Immokalee, FL?

Immokalee has an estimated population of 26,597. That makes it the 153rd largest of the 911 places we list in Florida, and the 2nd largest of 17 places in Collier County. The typical place in Florida has about 5,390 residents, so Immokalee is roughly 4.9 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.

Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.

Places in Florida with a similar population include Leisure City (26,652), Temple Terrace (26,639), University Park (26,620), Lake City (26,271), Okeechobee (26,256). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Immokalee differs from communities of the same scale.

How dense is Immokalee?

Immokalee has about 1,171 people per square mile (452 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Florida, it is denser than about 39% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.

What ZIP codes does Immokalee use?

Immokalee uses 2 ZIP codes: 34142, 34143. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.

What time zone is Immokalee in?

Immokalee is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Callaway, FL, about 359 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.

Where is Immokalee located in Florida?

Immokalee lies in the southeastern part of Florida, at 26.425° north latitude and 81.425° west longitude. The state capital, Tallahassee, is about 327 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is St. Marys, GA, roughly 299 miles to the north, which shows how near Immokalee is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Lehigh Acres, FL, 18 miles to the northwest.

Which cities are near Immokalee, FL?

The closest listed place to Immokalee is Lehigh Acres, FL, 18.5 miles to the northwest. Of the eight nearest places below, 1 is in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.

Which county is Immokalee in?

Immokalee is in Collier County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 12021. The county contains 17 places in our data, 8 of which have their own page here and 9 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Golden Gate (29,552), Naples (22,088), Marco Island (17,947), Naples Manor (6,507), Lely Resort (6,295). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.

How far is Immokalee from major US cities?

Among six major hubs, Immokalee is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 538 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,257 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.

Are there other places called Immokalee?

No. In our data, Immokalee in Collier County, Florida is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.

Planning a move to Immokalee?

If you are weighing Immokalee, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.

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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.