Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33312
Broward County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,343
- 1,715/sq mi High-density area
- $75,952
- Median income Near-median income area
- $423,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Lauderdale pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,715
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33312 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 33312 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) rose +3.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 424.2 in 2023 to 439.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33312 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, with 49,343 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 1,715 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33312 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,952 (2% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,135. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $423,300 (13% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,703; 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broward County, so 33312 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 33312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33312.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
274 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
195 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
174 establishments
- Construction
Construction
172 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
151 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 33312, 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
49,343
Population
28.8
Area (sq mi)
1,715
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33312?
40.0
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
33.6%
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?
$75,952
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$37,135
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33312 ranks nationally
Fort Lauderdale, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$75,952 Top 44% higher than 56% 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
20,933housing units
20,933
Total Housing Units
18,307
Occupied Units
2,626
Vacant Units
2.86
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$423,300
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,703
Median Rent
1968
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
+3.7%
YoY Change (2024)
440
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+340%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33312 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +340% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 269 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 310 |
| 2022 | +22.5% | 380 |
| 2023 | +11.6% | 424 |
| 2024 | +3.7% | 440 |
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 1,779 business establishments in ZIP 33312, employing approximately 16,764 people with a combined annual payroll of $965,244,000.
1,779
Businesses
16,764
Employees
$965.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 274 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 195 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 174 | 9.8% |
| Construction | 172 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 151 | 8.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 150 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 133 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 129 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 109 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 75 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 72 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 63 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 29 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 22 | 1.2% |
| Information | 20 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 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 33312 vs 33315 →
ZIP 33312 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
- 33021
Hollywood (33021)
45,921 residents
- 33020
Hollywood (33020)
41,329 residents
- 33317
Fort Lauderdale (33317)
35,372 residents
- 33314 21,885
Fort Lauderdale (33314)
21,885 residents
- 33004 15,588
Dania (33004)
15,588 residents
- 33301 14,586
Fort Lauderdale (33301)
14,586 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33312 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33312 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
- 33316
Fort Lauderdale (33316)
$96,641 median income
- 33317
Fort Lauderdale (33317)
$93,603 median income
- 33315
Fort Lauderdale (33315)
$88,309 median income
- 33312
Fort Lauderdale (33312)
$75,952 median income
- 33021
Hollywood (33021)
$71,318 median income
- 33314
Fort Lauderdale (33314)
$66,100 median income
- 33020
Hollywood (33020)
$56,473 median income
- 33311
Fort Lauderdale (33311)
$53,973 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33312 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33315 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 12,153 | 1.8 mi |
| 33314 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 21,885 | 2.9 mi |
| 33311 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 63,786 | 3.9 mi |
| 33316 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 10,044 | 3.6 mi |
| 33317 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 35,372 | 3.2 mi |
| 33021 | Hollywood, FL | 45,921 | 4.5 mi |
| 33004 | Dania, FL | 15,588 | 3.4 mi |
| 33301 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 14,586 | 4.1 mi |
| 33020 | Hollywood, FL | 41,329 | 5.1 mi |
| 33313 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 56,039 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33312, 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 (49,343 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 33312 in?
ZIP code 33312 (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 33312?
ZIP code 33312 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 49,343 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33312?
The median household income in ZIP 33312 is $75,952, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33312?
The median home value in ZIP 33312 is $423,300, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33312?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33312 is White at 40.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33312?
ZIP code 33312 has 1,779 business establishments employing approximately 16,764 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33312?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33312 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (274), Retail trade (195), Other services (except public administration) (174). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33312?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33312 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 340%. 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 33312?
In ZIP code 33312, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.5% 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 33312?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33312 is 27.9 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 33312?
In ZIP code 33312, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33312?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33312 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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