PlainZIP

Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33308

Broward County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

28,217
2,396/sq mi
$93,879
Median income
$564,900
Median home value
58.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Lauderdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
2,396
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33308 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33308 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, with 28,217 residents across 11.8 square miles, a density of 2,396 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33308 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $93,879 (22% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $81,285. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $564,900 (51% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,851 monthly, and 73.4% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 33308 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 33308

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33308.

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 33308, 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

28,217

Population

11.8

Area (sq mi)

2,396

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33308?

56.6

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%

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?

$93,879

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$81,285

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33308 ranks nationally

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

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

$93,879 Top 23% higher than 77% 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 72.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.8%

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

What does housing look like?

23,402

Total Housing Units

15,212

Occupied Units

8,190

Vacant Units

1.82

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$564,900

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$1,851

Median Rent

1972

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

+2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

362

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+262%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33308 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +262% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.2% 230
2021 +11.3% 256
2022 +29.9% 332
2023 +5.9% 352
2024 +2.9% 362

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 1,754 business establishments in ZIP 33308, employing approximately 18,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,202,865,000.

1,754

Businesses

18,340

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 344 19.6%
Health care and social assistance 320 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 194 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 165 9.4%
Other services (except public administration) 145 8.3%
Retail trade 133 7.6%
Finance and insurance 107 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 96 5.5%
Construction 74 4.2%
Wholesale trade 51 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 32 1.8%
Educational services 27 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 25 1.4%
Information 23 1.3%
Manufacturing 11 0.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.3%

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 33308 vs 33306 →

ZIP 33308 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 33308 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 33308 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 33308 ranks #3 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
33306 Fort Lauderdale, FL 3,397 1.7 mi
33334 Fort Lauderdale, FL 28,749 1.7 mi
33305 Fort Lauderdale, FL 11,927 2.6 mi
33060 Pompano Beach, FL 32,154 3.2 mi
33304 Fort Lauderdale, FL 17,724 3.6 mi
33309 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33,705 4.0 mi
33062 Pompano Beach, FL 23,948 3.7 mi
33301 Fort Lauderdale, FL 14,586 4.9 mi
33069 Pompano Beach, FL 25,700 4.4 mi
33064 Pompano Beach, FL 52,969 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33308 in? ▼
ZIP code 33308 (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 33308? ▼
ZIP code 33308 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 28,217 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33308? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33308 is $93,879, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33308? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33308 is $564,900, which is 103% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33308? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33308 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33308? ▼
ZIP code 33308 has 1,754 business establishments employing approximately 18,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33308? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33308 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (344), Health care and social assistance (320), Accommodation and food services (194). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33308? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33308 increased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 262%. 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 33308? ▼
In ZIP code 33308, 72.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.8% 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 33308? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33308 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33308? ▼
In ZIP code 33308, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33308? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33308 is 7.4% 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.