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 High-density area
- $51,816
- Median income Below-median income area
- $302,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33901 (Fort Myers, FL) fell -9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 414.4 in 2023 to 375.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33901 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, home to 19,500 residents across 16.1 square miles, a density of 1,208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33901 reports a modest median household income of $51,816 (33% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,592. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $302,500 (19% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,351; owner occupancy is 47.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33901 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 33901
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Myers, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33901.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
260 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
219 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
148 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
124 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 33901, Fort Myers, 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
19,500
Population
16.1
Area (sq mi)
1,208
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33901?
43.2
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
22.7%
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?
$51,816
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$39,592
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33901 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Fort Myers, 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)
$51,816 14th percentile higher than 14% 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
11,930housing units
11,930
Total Housing Units
9,625
Occupied Units
2,305
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,500
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33901 vs 33916 →
ZIP 33901 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33904
Cape Coral (33904)
30,613 residents
- 33990
Cape Coral (33990)
28,173 residents
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
27,837 residents
- 33909
Cape Coral (33909)
23,119 residents
- 33907
Fort Myers (33907)
22,138 residents
- 33903
North Fort Myers (33903)
20,776 residents
- 33916
Fort Myers (33916)
20,134 residents
- 33901
Fort Myers (33901)
19,500 residents
- 33991
Cape Coral (33991)
18,010 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33901 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33901 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33912
Fort Myers (33912)
$103,194 median income
- 33966
Fort Myers (33966)
$84,965 median income
- 33991
Cape Coral (33991)
$84,470 median income
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
$80,451 median income
- 33909
Cape Coral (33909)
$73,053 median income
- 33904
Cape Coral (33904)
$71,190 median income
- 33990
Cape Coral (33990)
$70,665 median income
- 33903
North Fort Myers (33903)
$56,993 median income
- 33916
Fort Myers (33916)
$52,586 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33901, 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 (19,500 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 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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