Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33304
Broward County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,724
- 2,154/sq mi High-density area
- $84,920
- Median income Above-median income area
- $654,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Lauderdale pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,154
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33304 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33304 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) rose +1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 404.0 in 2023 to 409.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33304 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, home to 17,724 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 2,154 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33304 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,920 (10% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $81,034. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $654,500 (74% above the average Florida ZIP), with only 39.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,839.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broward County, so 33304 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 33304
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33304.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
250 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
200 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
133 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
109 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33304, Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
17,724
Population
8.2
Area (sq mi)
2,154
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33304?
47.2
Median Age
56.4%
Male
43.6%
Female
30.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$84,920
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$81,034
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33304 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Fort Lauderdale, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$84,920 Top 31% higher than 69% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,460housing units
12,460
Total Housing Units
9,753
Occupied Units
2,707
Vacant Units
1.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$654,500
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$1,839
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
409
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+309%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33304 have increased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +309% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 264 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 292 |
| 2022 | +26.3% | 368 |
| 2023 | +9.7% | 404 |
| 2024 | +1.3% | 409 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,284 business establishments in ZIP 33304, employing approximately 12,419 people with a combined annual payroll of $613,578,000.
1,284
Businesses
12,419
Employees
$613.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 250 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 200 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 135 | 10.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 133 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 109 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 39 | 3.0% |
| Construction | 38 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 36 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 2.3% |
| Information | 22 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33304 vs 33305 →
ZIP 33304 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33311
Fort Lauderdale (33311)
63,786 residents
- 33060
Pompano Beach (33060)
32,154 residents
- 33334
Fort Lauderdale (33334)
28,749 residents
- 33308
Fort Lauderdale (33308)
28,217 residents
- 33304 17,724
Fort Lauderdale (33304)
17,724 residents
- 33004 15,588
Dania (33004)
15,588 residents
- 33301 14,586
Fort Lauderdale (33301)
14,586 residents
- 33315 12,153
Fort Lauderdale (33315)
12,153 residents
- 33305 11,927
Fort Lauderdale (33305)
11,927 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33304 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33301
Fort Lauderdale (33301)
$124,812 median income
- 33316
Fort Lauderdale (33316)
$96,641 median income
- 33306
Fort Lauderdale (33306)
$95,542 median income
- 33308
Fort Lauderdale (33308)
$93,879 median income
- 33305
Fort Lauderdale (33305)
$92,485 median income
- 33315
Fort Lauderdale (33315)
$88,309 median income
- 33304
Fort Lauderdale (33304)
$84,920 median income
- 33334
Fort Lauderdale (33334)
$75,361 median income
- 33060
Pompano Beach (33060)
$64,819 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33304 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33305 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11,927 | 1.1 mi |
| 33301 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 14,586 | 1.3 mi |
| 33306 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3,397 | 1.9 mi |
| 33316 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 10,044 | 3.0 mi |
| 33311 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 63,786 | 3.2 mi |
| 33334 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,749 | 3.2 mi |
| 33308 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,217 | 3.6 mi |
| 33315 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 12,153 | 4.1 mi |
| 33060 | Pompano Beach, FL | 32,154 | 6.6 mi |
| 33004 | Dania, FL | 15,588 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33304, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (17,724 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33304 in?
ZIP code 33304 (Fort Lauderdale) is located in Broward County, Florida. Broward County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/broward-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33304?
ZIP code 33304 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 17,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33304?
The median household income in ZIP 33304 is $84,920, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33304?
The median home value in ZIP 33304 is $654,500, which is 135% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33304?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33304 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33304?
ZIP code 33304 has 1,284 business establishments employing approximately 12,419 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33304?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33304 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (250), Retail trade (200), Accommodation and food services (135). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33304?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33304 increased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 309%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33304?
In ZIP code 33304, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33304?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33304 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33304?
In ZIP code 33304, approximately 39.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33304?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33304 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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