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Fort Myers, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33901

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

19,500
1,208/sq mi
$51,816
Median income
$302,500
Median home value
27.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Myers pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
1,208
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33901 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33901 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.1 square miles in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. The area is home to 19,500 residents, producing a population density of 1,208 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 33901 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33901 sits at $51,816 (33% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $39,592. The poverty rate stands at 19.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $302,500 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,351 per month, and 47.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33901 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 33901 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 33901

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33901.

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 33901, Fort Myers, 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

19,500

Population

16.1

Area (sq mi)

1,208

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33901?

43.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

22.7%

Foreign-Born

White 53.4%
African American 20.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%

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?

$51,816

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$39,592

Per Capita Income

19.5%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33901 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,816 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 59.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.5%

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

What does housing look like?

11,930

Total Housing Units

9,625

Occupied Units

2,305

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 47.2%
Renter 52.8%

$302,500

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,351

Median Rent

1979

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

-9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

375

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+275%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33901 have decreased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +275% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.4% 235
2021 +15.3% 271
2022 +25.2% 339
2023 +22.3% 414
2024 -9.5% 375

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 1,356 business establishments in ZIP 33901, employing approximately 23,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,445,574,000.

1,356

Businesses

23,431

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 260 19.2%
Retail trade 219 16.1%
Health care and social assistance 157 11.6%
Other services (except public administration) 148 10.9%
Accommodation and food services 124 9.1%
Construction 119 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 86 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 64 4.7%
Finance and insurance 43 3.2%
Wholesale trade 31 2.3%
Information 27 2.0%
Manufacturing 19 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.2%
Educational services 16 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%
Utilities 3 0.2%

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 33901 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 33901 ranks #8 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 33901 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 33901 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
33916 Fort Myers, FL 20,134 2.6 mi
33907 Fort Myers, FL 22,138 4.0 mi
33990 Cape Coral, FL 28,173 4.0 mi
33966 Fort Myers, FL 8,251 3.9 mi
33903 North Fort Myers, FL 20,776 4.5 mi
33919 Fort Myers, FL 27,837 4.7 mi
33904 Cape Coral, FL 30,613 5.2 mi
33909 Cape Coral, FL 23,119 6.5 mi
33912 Fort Myers, FL 15,392 6.9 mi
33991 Cape Coral, FL 18,010 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

33908 standard
Fort Myers, FL
Pop: 38,251
34135 standard
Bonita Springs, FL
Pop: 37,315
33914 standard
Cape Coral, FL
Pop: 35,848
33905 standard
Fort Myers, FL
Pop: 31,203
33904 standard
Cape Coral, FL
Pop: 30,613
33917 standard
North Fort Myers, FL
Pop: 28,666

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33901 in? ▼
ZIP code 33901 (Fort Myers) is located in Lee County, Florida. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33901? ▼
ZIP code 33901 in Fort Myers, FL has a population of 19,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33901? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33901 is $51,816, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33901? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33901 is $302,500, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33901? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33901 is White at 53.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33901? ▼
ZIP code 33901 has 1,356 business establishments employing approximately 23,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33901? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33901 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (260), Retail trade (219), Health care and social assistance (157). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33901? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33901 decreased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 275%. 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 33901? ▼
In ZIP code 33901, 59.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.5% 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 33901? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33901 is 27.2 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 33901? ▼
In ZIP code 33901, 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 33901? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33901 is 19.5% 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 Myers, 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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