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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
$53,973
Median income
$309,300
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,005. Local economic indicators show a 24.6% poverty rate alongside 7.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $309,300 (18% below the state average) with median rent at $1,461 per month, and 47.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Broward County, letting you compare 33311 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33311?

35.7

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

25.4%

Foreign-Born

White 9.2%
African American 76.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

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

What does housing look like?

27,337

Total Housing Units

24,641

Occupied Units

2,696

Vacant Units

3.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%
Renter 52.8%

$309,300

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$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

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ZIP 33311 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 33311 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33311 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 33311 ranks #null 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
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

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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.

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