PlainZIP

Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33317

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

35,372
1,423/sq mi
$93,603
Median income
$495,000
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
1,423
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33317 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.9 square miles in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. The area is home to 35,372 residents, producing a population density of 1,423 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33317 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33317 sits at $93,603 (21% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $42,105. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $495,000 (32% above the state average) with median rent at $2,104 per month, and 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33317 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Broward County, so you can benchmark 33317 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33317.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33317, Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,372

Population

24.9

Area (sq mi)

1,423

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33317?

40.8

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

29.5%

Foreign-Born

White 41.3%
African American 21.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 26.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%

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?

$93,603

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$42,105

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33317 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$93,603 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

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

What does housing look like?

13,694

Total Housing Units

12,844

Occupied Units

850

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.0%
Renter 24.0%

$495,000

Median Home Value

+32% vs state

$2,104

Median Rent

1971

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

423

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+323%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33317 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +323% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.9% 254
2021 +14.0% 290
2022 +21.9% 353
2023 +7.8% 381
2024 +11.0% 423

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 1,357 business establishments in ZIP 33317, employing approximately 11,827 people with a combined annual payroll of $758,463,000.

1,357

Businesses

11,827

Employees

$758.5M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 239 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 229 16.9%
Construction 151 11.1%
Retail trade 140 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 132 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 89 6.6%
Wholesale trade 67 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 4.9%
Accommodation and food services 61 4.5%
Finance and insurance 47 3.5%
Transportation and warehousing 39 2.9%
Manufacturing 27 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.6%
Educational services 21 1.6%
Information 13 1.0%
Utilities 9 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.3%

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 33317 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 33317 ranks #7 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 33317 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 33317 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
33313 Fort Lauderdale, FL 56,039 2.6 mi
33314 Fort Lauderdale, FL 21,885 3.1 mi
33324 Fort Lauderdale, FL 42,847 3.0 mi
33312 Fort Lauderdale, FL 49,343 3.2 mi
33319 Fort Lauderdale, FL 44,420 4.9 mi
33311 Fort Lauderdale, FL 63,786 4.0 mi
33322 Fort Lauderdale, FL 37,858 4.0 mi
33328 Fort Lauderdale, FL 27,415 4.2 mi
33325 Fort Lauderdale, FL 27,570 5.9 mi
33315 Fort Lauderdale, FL 12,153 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33317 in? ▼
ZIP code 33317 (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 33317? ▼
ZIP code 33317 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 35,372 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33317 is $93,603, which is 23% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33317 is $495,000, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33317 is White at 41.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 35.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33317? ▼
ZIP code 33317 has 1,357 business establishments employing approximately 11,827 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33317? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33317 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (239), Health care and social assistance (229), Construction (151). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33317? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33317 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 323%. 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 33317? ▼
In ZIP code 33317, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% 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 33317? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33317 is 28.0 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 33317? ▼
In ZIP code 33317, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33317 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Fort Lauderdale, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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