Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33309
Broward County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,705
- 1,361/sq mi High-density area
- $77,321
- Median income Near-median income area
- $337,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Lauderdale pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 28%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,361
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33309 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 33309 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) rose +6.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 402.9 in 2023 to 427.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33309 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, with 33,705 residents across 24.8 square miles, a density of 1,361 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33309 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,321 (0% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,946. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $337,700 (10% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $2,006; 59.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broward County, so 33309 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 33309
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33309.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
446 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
260 establishments
- Construction
Construction
225 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
224 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
194 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 33309, 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
33,705
Population
24.8
Area (sq mi)
1,361
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33309?
36.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
37.4%
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?
$77,321
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$35,946
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33309 ranks nationally
Fort Lauderdale, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$77,321 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US 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
14,302housing units
14,302
Total Housing Units
13,306
Occupied Units
996
Vacant Units
2.79
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$337,700
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$2,006
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
+6.2%
YoY Change (2024)
428
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+328%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33309 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +328% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 270 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 302 |
| 2022 | +24.5% | 376 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 403 |
| 2024 | +6.2% | 428 |
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 2,484 business establishments in ZIP 33309, employing approximately 51,402 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,448,215,000.
2,484
Businesses
51,402
Employees
$3.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 446 | 17.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 260 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 225 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 224 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 194 | 7.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 188 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 178 | 7.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 143 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 134 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 128 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 115 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 111 | 4.5% |
| Information | 49 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 32 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 28 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 26 | 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 33309 vs 33334 →
ZIP 33309 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
- 33313
Fort Lauderdale (33313)
56,039 residents
- 33068
Pompano Beach (33068)
49,824 residents
- 33319
Fort Lauderdale (33319)
44,420 residents
- 33309
Fort Lauderdale (33309)
33,705 residents
- 33334
Fort Lauderdale (33334)
28,749 residents
- 33308
Fort Lauderdale (33308)
28,217 residents
- 33069
Pompano Beach (33069)
25,700 residents
- 33066 15,760
Pompano Beach (33066)
15,760 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33309 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33309 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33306
Fort Lauderdale (33306)
$95,542 median income
- 33308
Fort Lauderdale (33308)
$93,879 median income
- 33305
Fort Lauderdale (33305)
$92,485 median income
- 33309
Fort Lauderdale (33309)
$77,321 median income
- 33334
Fort Lauderdale (33334)
$75,361 median income
- 33068
Pompano Beach (33068)
$64,051 median income
- 33069
Pompano Beach (33069)
$59,683 median income
- 33319
Fort Lauderdale (33319)
$58,388 median income
- 33066
Pompano Beach (33066)
$57,051 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33309 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33334 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,749 | 2.4 mi |
| 33311 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 63,786 | 3.0 mi |
| 33319 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 44,420 | 3.3 mi |
| 33069 | Pompano Beach, FL | 25,700 | 3.4 mi |
| 33308 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,217 | 4.0 mi |
| 33066 | Pompano Beach, FL | 15,760 | 4.5 mi |
| 33068 | Pompano Beach, FL | 49,824 | 3.4 mi |
| 33306 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3,397 | 4.0 mi |
| 33305 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11,927 | 3.9 mi |
| 33313 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 56,039 | 4.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33309, 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 (33,705 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 33309 in?
ZIP code 33309 (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 33309?
ZIP code 33309 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 33,705 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33309?
The median household income in ZIP 33309 is $77,321, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33309?
The median home value in ZIP 33309 is $337,700, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33309?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33309 is African American at 43.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33309?
ZIP code 33309 has 2,484 business establishments employing approximately 51,402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33309?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33309 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (446), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (260), Construction (225). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33309?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33309 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 328%. 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 33309?
In ZIP code 33309, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 33309?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33309 is 26.4 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 33309?
In ZIP code 33309, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33309?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33309 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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