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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
$92,485
Median income
$640,400
Median home value
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $88,544. Local economic indicators show a 7.7% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $640,400 for a typical home value (71% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,971 a month; 67.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 33305 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Broward County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33305?

51.5

Median Age

63.1%

Male

36.9%

Female

19.1%

Foreign-Born

White 77.1%
African American 4.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%

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

$88,544

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33305 ranks nationally

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

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

$92,485 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%

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

What does housing look like?

8,654

Total Housing Units

7,115

Occupied Units

1,539

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.2%
Renter 32.8%

$640,400

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33305 ranks #9 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 33305 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 33305 ranks #5 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
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

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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.

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