Buy a Local Phone Number – Area Code 239 (Fort Myers, Florida)

Area code 239 was introduced in the early 2000s as a split from 941 to accommodate rapid growth across Lee and Collier counties. Centered on Fort Myers and extending through Cape Coral, Bonita Springs, and Naples, the new code marked Southwest Florida’s transition from small coastal towns to a larger, year‑round urban corridor. The change followed a surge in residential development and seasonal demand in the 1990s, and the numbering plan has operated without an overlay to date.

• Tourism and hospitality tied to beaches, fishing, and nature preserves.
• Construction and real estate serving retirees and seasonal residents.
• Healthcare networks and elder services as year-round anchors.
• Agriculture around Immokalee and inland (tomatoes, peppers, citrus).

Fort Myers frames the region’s cultural identity: Gulf-front leisure, boating communities on the Caloosahatchee, and barrier islands such as Sanibel and Captiva. Historic sites like the Edison and Ford Winter Estates sit alongside growing arts districts and MLB spring training. Proximity to the Everglades and Big Cypress fosters a conservation ethos, while major hurricanes—most notably Ian in 2022—have shaped building practices, insurance markets, and civic planning. Today, 239 serves a diverse, seasonal-to-permanent population with strong ties to the wider Gulf Coast economy.