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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
$84,920
Median income
$654,500
Median home value
52.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $81,034. Poverty here runs at 13.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. The typical home here is valued at $654,500 (74% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,839 monthly, and 39.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Broward County, letting you compare 33304 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 33304?

47.2

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

30.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.8%
African American 14.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%

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

$81,034

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33304 ranks nationally

Fort Lauderdale, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$84,920 Top 32% higher than 68% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

12,460

Total Housing Units

9,753

Occupied Units

2,707

Vacant Units

1.86

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.5%
Renter 60.5%

$654,500

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$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

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ZIP 33304 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33304 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33304 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.