Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33311
Broward County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 63,786
- 2,380/sq mi High-density area
- $53,973
- Median income Below-median income area
- $309,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Lauderdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,380
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33311 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 33311 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 437.4 in 2023 to 457.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, with 63,786 residents across 26.8 square miles, a density of 2,380 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33311 reports a modest median household income of $53,973 (30% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,005. The poverty rate is 24.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $309,300 (18% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,461; owner occupancy is 47.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broward County, so 33311 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 33311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33311.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
245 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
168 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
128 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Construction
Construction
111 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 33311, 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
63,786
Population
26.8
Area (sq mi)
2,380
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33311?
35.7
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
25.4%
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?
$53,973
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$25,005
Per Capita Income
24.6%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
27.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33311 ranks nationally
Fort Lauderdale, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,973 20th percentile higher than 20% 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
27,337housing units
27,337
Total Housing Units
24,641
Occupied Units
2,696
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$309,300
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,461
Median Rent
1969
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
+4.5%
YoY Change (2024)
457
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+357%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33311 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +357% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 273 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 313 |
| 2022 | +27.0% | 397 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 437 |
| 2024 | +4.5% | 457 |
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 1,321 business establishments in ZIP 33311, employing approximately 14,386 people with a combined annual payroll of $792,599,000.
1,321
Businesses
14,386
Employees
$792.6M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 245 | 18.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 168 | 12.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 128 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 8.5% |
| Construction | 111 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 93 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 91 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 72 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 5.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 54 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 28 | 2.1% |
| Information | 19 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.1% |
| Industries not classified | 6 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.4% |
| 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33311 vs 33309 →
ZIP 33311 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
- 33312
Fort Lauderdale (33312)
49,343 residents
- 33317
Fort Lauderdale (33317)
35,372 residents
- 33309
Fort Lauderdale (33309)
33,705 residents
- 33334
Fort Lauderdale (33334)
28,749 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33311 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33311 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
- 33306
Fort Lauderdale (33306)
$95,542 median income
- 33317
Fort Lauderdale (33317)
$93,603 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
- 33312
Fort Lauderdale (33312)
$75,952 median income
- 33334
Fort Lauderdale (33334)
$75,361 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33311 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33309 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 33,705 | 3.0 mi |
| 33304 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 17,724 | 3.2 mi |
| 33313 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 56,039 | 3.3 mi |
| 33305 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11,927 | 3.2 mi |
| 33312 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 49,343 | 3.9 mi |
| 33301 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 14,586 | 3.3 mi |
| 33315 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 12,153 | 4.1 mi |
| 33334 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 28,749 | 3.6 mi |
| 33306 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 3,397 | 4.0 mi |
| 33317 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 35,372 | 4.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33311, 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 (63,786 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 33311 in?
ZIP code 33311 (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 33311?
ZIP code 33311 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 63,786 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33311?
The median household income in ZIP 33311 is $53,973, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33311?
The median home value in ZIP 33311 is $309,300, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33311 is African American at 76.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33311?
ZIP code 33311 has 1,321 business establishments employing approximately 14,386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33311 are: Retail trade (245), Other services (except public administration) (168), Professional, scientific, and technical services (128). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33311 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 357%. 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 33311?
In ZIP code 33311, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 33311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33311 is 27.3 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 33311?
In ZIP code 33311, approximately 47.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33311 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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