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My Own Private Florida

FISHER ISLAND, population 684, is America’s richest zip code. It draws celebrities, execs, and oligarchs seeking social distance from nearby Miami. The average resident declares $3 million in income. As a sales rep told Travel + Leisure, “It’s the place to be for individuals with a net worth of 10 digits and above.”

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The 216-acre outpost, which can only be reached by sea or air, features berthing for yachts of up to 250 feet, a heliport, and a seaplane ramp. from Miami Beach is tight—residents get personal passwords and visitors can’t board without an invite.

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