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About Long Key, Florida

Long Key is a locality in Monroe County, Florida, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 35.0 people per km². Long Key is located at 24.8240°N, 80.8137°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33001.

Long Key is a slender ribbon of land, a vibrant emerald thread stitched into the vast blue tapestry of the Florida Keys. It lies 49.3 miles south-south-west of Homestead, FL (from Homestead, FL: bearing 205°T), and is situated 7.2 miles east-north-east of Duck Key. Its shores are fringed with mangroves, their tangled roots a living lace against the gentle lap of the turquoise water, a constant whisper of the ocean's breath. The air here carries a sweet, salty perfume, thick with the scent of sea grape and the subtle, earthy aroma of sun-baked limestone. Palm trees, with their fronds like elegant, green skirts, sway in a perpetual dance, their shadows stretching and shrinking with the sun's slow arc across the sky. The light itself seems to possess a unique quality, especially as dusk descends, painting the western horizon in washes of rose and gold that bleed into a deep, velvety indigo. This slender island, known historically as a haven for fishermen and a stop along the Overseas Railway, now thrives on the ebb and flow of tourism and the enduring allure of its marine life. The legacy of Henry Flagler's ambitious railway is still felt, a phantom echo of a grander past that once linked these scattered keys into a continuous, shimmering line. Today, Long Key State Park preserves a significant portion of this natural beauty, offering trails that wind through coastal hammocks and along undisturbed shorelines, inviting quiet contemplation of the wild, untamed spirit of the Keys. The economy here is intrinsically tied to the sea, with charter boats bobbing in the shallows and small, colorful shops offering glimpses into the island's relaxed, sun-drenched way of life. The rhythm of Long Key is dictated by the tides and the sun, a slow, deliberate pulse that encourages a deep appreciation for the simple, profound beauty of this sun-kissed outpost.

About This Long Key Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Long Key, Florida with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Long Key and Monroe County.

Detailed location data for Long Key includes the ZIP code (33001), telephone area code (305, 786), county seat of Monroe County (Key West), and school district assignment. 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 Long Key is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.