St. James City Florida Map

About St. James City, Florida

St. James City is a locality in Lee County, Florida, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,412. The population density is 101.7 people per km². St. James City is located at 26.4976°N, 82.0784°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 33956.

St. James City exhales a languid breath of salt and sun, a low-slung settlement clinging to the southern tip of Pine Island’s western edge. It lies 9.2 miles west-south-west of Cape Coral, FL (from Cape Coral, FL: bearing 241°T), and is situated 7.2 miles west-south-west of Iona. Here, the landscape is a gentle sprawl of mangroves, their gnarled roots reaching into the brackish waters of Pine Island Sound, and a scattering of modest homes, many built on stilts against the persistent whisper of tides. The air hangs thick and humid, carrying the faint, sweet perfume of blooming hibiscus and the sharp tang of decaying sea grass on the breeze. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-hazy sky, falls in broad, diffused swathes, softening the edges of everything, from the weathered docks to the faded paint of fishing boats bobbing at their moorings. The history of St. James City is written in the ebb and flow of its connection to the sea, a story of hardy fishermen and early settlers who found fortune and a simple way of life in these waters. For decades, the local economy revolved around the abundant catches of shrimp and snapper, a tradition that still hums beneath the surface, though tourism now plays a significant role, drawing those seeking the quiet allure of island living. The remnants of its past can be felt in the unhurried pace of daily life, a stark contrast to the mainland's bustle, and in the enduring presence of small, independent bait and tackle shops lining the main thoroughfare. The nearby waters, a mosaic of mangrove channels and open bays, offer a sanctuary for diverse marine life, a constant reminder of the natural bounty that has always defined St. James City.

About This St. James City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of St. James City, Florida — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 26.497579, -82.078426. 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 St. James City and Lee County.

Detailed location data for St. James City includes the ZIP code (33956), telephone area code (561), county seat of Lee County (Fort Myers), and school district assignment (Lee 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 St. James City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.