Cudjoe Key Florida Map

About Cudjoe Key, Florida

Cudjoe Key is a locality in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,492. The population density is 184.9 people per km². Cudjoe Key is located at 24.6715°N, 81.4984°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33042.

Cudjoe Key rises from the shallow, shimmering waters of the Florida Keys like a string of emerald beads, each island a unique gem in the turquoise expanse. It lies 19.6 miles east-north-east of Key West, FL (from Key West, FL: bearing 66°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Big Pine Key. The landscape here is a low-lying tapestry of mangrove forests, their tangled roots a vital embrace for the turquoise shallows, interspersed with sun-bleached coral rock and the vibrant greens of tropical foliage. Overhead, pelicans glide with effortless grace, their silhouettes stark against the boundless cerulean sky, while the air itself carries the faint, briny perfume of the sea, a constant, gentle caress. The very character of Cudjoe Key is etched into its permeable ground, where the boundary between land and water is a fluid, ever-shifting dance. The history of Cudjoe Key is as much about the ebb and flow of tides as it is about human endeavor, with its early development intrinsically linked to the Overseas Railroad, a marvel of engineering that once connected these islands to the mainland. For generations, the local economy has been sustained by the bounty of the surrounding waters, with fishing and tourism forming the twin pillars of its existence. Today, Cudjoe Key retains a distinctively laid-back charm, a place where the pace of life is measured by the gentle lapping of waves against weathered docks and the slow, unhurried drift of clouds. Its distinctive character is further defined by the vibrant coral reefs that lie just offshore, a natural wonder that draws divers and snorkelers from across the globe, adding a layer of underwater spectacle to this already captivating locale.

About This Cudjoe Key Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Cudjoe Key, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 24.671532, -81.498418. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Cudjoe Key and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Cudjoe Key includes the ZIP code (33042), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Monroe County (Key West), and school district assignment (Monroe County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cudjoe Key is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.