Fort Lauderdale, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33331
Broward County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,204
- 722/sq mi High-density area
- $142,636
- Median income Above-median income area
- $712,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Lauderdale pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 722
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33331 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 33331 (Fort Lauderdale, FL) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 386.9 in 2023 to 419.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33331 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, with 23,204 residents across 32.1 square miles, a density of 722 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33331 skews affluent, with a median household income of $142,636 (85% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,092. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 1.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $712,000 (90% above the average Florida ZIP), while 82.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,832.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Broward County, so 33331 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 33331
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33331.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
266 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
142 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
107 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 92
Real estate and rental and leasing
92 establishments
- Retail trade 85
Retail trade
85 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 33331, 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
23,204
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
722
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33331?
43.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
42.2%
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?
$142,636
Median Household Income
+85% vs state ZIP avg
$62,092
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33331 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Fort Lauderdale, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$142,636 Top 3% higher than 97% of 946 Florida 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
8,036housing units
8,036
Total Housing Units
7,873
Occupied Units
163
Vacant Units
3.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$712,000
Median Home Value
+90% vs state ZIP avg
$2,832
Median Rent
1993
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
419
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+319%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33331 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +319% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.5% | 246 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 277 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 323 |
| 2023 | +19.7% | 387 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 419 |
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 1,144 business establishments in ZIP 33331, employing approximately 16,284 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,268,180,000.
1,144
Businesses
16,284
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 266 | 23.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 142 | 12.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 107 | 9.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 92 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 84 | 7.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 73 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 5.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 58 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 32 | 2.8% |
| Information | 25 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
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 33331 vs 33330 →
ZIP 33331 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33027
Hollywood (33027)
57,663 residents
- 33029
Hollywood (33029)
45,235 residents
- 33326
Fort Lauderdale (33326)
31,257 residents
- 33026
Hollywood (33026)
28,498 residents
- 33325
Fort Lauderdale (33325)
27,570 residents
- 33328
Fort Lauderdale (33328)
27,415 residents
- 33028
Pembroke Pines (33028)
26,696 residents
- 33331
Fort Lauderdale (33331)
23,204 residents
- 33327 22,658
Fort Lauderdale (33327)
22,658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33331 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33331 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33332
Fort Lauderdale (33332)
$172,730 median income
- 33327
Fort Lauderdale (33327)
$159,388 median income
- 33029
Hollywood (33029)
$146,237 median income
- 33330
Fort Lauderdale (33330)
$145,212 median income
- 33331
Fort Lauderdale (33331)
$142,636 median income
- 33328
Fort Lauderdale (33328)
$126,380 median income
- 33028
Pembroke Pines (33028)
$119,091 median income
- 33326
Fort Lauderdale (33326)
$117,373 median income
- 33325
Fort Lauderdale (33325)
$100,553 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33331 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33330 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 14,107 | 2.9 mi |
| 33326 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 31,257 | 3.9 mi |
| 33028 | Pembroke Pines, FL | 26,696 | 3.2 mi |
| 33325 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 27,570 | 4.5 mi |
| 33027 | Hollywood, FL | 57,663 | 5.6 mi |
| 33328 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 27,415 | 6.0 mi |
| 33026 | Hollywood, FL | 28,498 | 5.0 mi |
| 33332 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 11,199 | 5.2 mi |
| 33029 | Hollywood, FL | 45,235 | 5.3 mi |
| 33327 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 22,658 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33331, 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 (23,204 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 33331 in?
ZIP code 33331 (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 33331?
ZIP code 33331 in Fort Lauderdale, FL has a population of 23,204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33331?
The median household income in ZIP 33331 is $142,636, which is 87% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33331?
The median home value in ZIP 33331 is $712,000, which is 156% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33331?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33331 is White at 42.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 51.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33331?
ZIP code 33331 has 1,144 business establishments employing approximately 16,284 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33331?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33331 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (266), Health care and social assistance (142), Wholesale trade (107). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33331?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33331 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 319%. 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 33331?
In ZIP code 33331, 69.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.8% 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 33331?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33331 is 29.7 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 33331?
In ZIP code 33331, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33331?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33331 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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