Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33305
Broward County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,927
- 2,109/sq mi High-density area
- $92,485
- Median income Above-median income area
- $640,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Lauderdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,109
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33305 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 33305 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) fell -7.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 435.3 in 2023 to 404.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33305 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, home to 11,927 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 2,109 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33305 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,485 (20% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,544. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $640,400 (71% above the average Florida ZIP), while 67.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,971.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.5, 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 33305 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 33305
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33305.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
132 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
90 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
56 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 33305, 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
11,927
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
2,109
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33305?
51.5
Median Age
63.1%
Male
36.9%
Female
19.1%
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?
$92,485
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$88,544
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33305 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)
$92,485 Top 23% higher than 77% 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
8,654housing units
8,654
Total Housing Units
7,115
Occupied Units
1,539
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$640,400
Median Home Value
+71% vs state ZIP avg
$1,971
Median Rent
1974
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
-7.1%
YoY Change (2024)
404
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+304%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33305 have decreased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +304% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 262 |
| 2021 | +13.2% | 297 |
| 2022 | +27.9% | 379 |
| 2023 | +14.8% | 435 |
| 2024 | -7.1% | 404 |
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 629 business establishments in ZIP 33305, employing approximately 4,962 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,472,000.
629
Businesses
4,962
Employees
$207.5M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 132 | 21.0% |
| Retail trade | 90 | 14.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 11.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 8.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 53 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 4.3% |
| Construction | 25 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Information | 13 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.1% |
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 33305 vs 33304 →
ZIP 33305 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
- 33309
Fort Lauderdale (33309)
33,705 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
- 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 33305 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33305 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
- 33309
Fort Lauderdale (33309)
$77,321 median income
- 33334
Fort Lauderdale (33334)
$75,361 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33305 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33304 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 17,724 | 1.1 mi |
| 33306 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3,397 | 1.0 mi |
| 33301 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 14,586 | 2.3 mi |
| 33334 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,749 | 2.1 mi |
| 33308 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,217 | 2.6 mi |
| 33316 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 10,044 | 4.1 mi |
| 33311 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 63,786 | 3.2 mi |
| 33060 | Pompano Beach, FL | 32,154 | 5.6 mi |
| 33309 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 33,705 | 3.9 mi |
| 33315 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 12,153 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33305, 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 (11,927 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 33305 in?
ZIP code 33305 (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 33305?
ZIP code 33305 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 11,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33305?
The median household income in ZIP 33305 is $92,485, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33305?
The median home value in ZIP 33305 is $640,400, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33305?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33305 is White at 77.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33305?
ZIP code 33305 has 629 business establishments employing approximately 4,962 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33305?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33305 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (132), Retail trade (90), Health care and social assistance (75). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33305?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33305 decreased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 304%. 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 33305?
In ZIP code 33305, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% 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 33305?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33305 is 25.0 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 33305?
In ZIP code 33305, approximately 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33305?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33305 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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