Cape Coral, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33904
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,613
- 1,215/sq mi High-density area
- $71,190
- Median income Near-median income area
- $383,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cape Coral pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 49th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,215
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33904 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 33904 (Cape Coral, FL) fell -4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 375.6 in 2023 to 357.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33904 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida, with 30,613 residents across 25.2 square miles, a density of 1,215 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33904 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,190 (8% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,371. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.9% and unemployment is 3.1%. Median home value is $383,000 (2% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,710; 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33904 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 33904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cape Coral, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33904.
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
179 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
169 establishments
- Construction
Construction
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 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 33904, Cape Coral, 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
30,613
Population
25.2
Area (sq mi)
1,215
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33904?
58.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
14.2%
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?
$71,190
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$50,371
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33904 ranks nationally
Cape Coral, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,190 49th percentile higher than 49% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
20,276housing units
20,276
Total Housing Units
15,263
Occupied Units
5,013
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,000
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,710
Median Rent
1982
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
-4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
358
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+258%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33904 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 227 |
| 2021 | +22.7% | 278 |
| 2022 | +30.1% | 362 |
| 2023 | +3.7% | 376 |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 358 |
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 1,181 business establishments in ZIP 33904, employing approximately 7,906 people with a combined annual payroll of $330,787,000.
1,181
Businesses
7,906
Employees
$330.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 179 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 169 | 14.3% |
| Construction | 156 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 117 | 9.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 102 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 87 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 82 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 68 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.4% |
| Information | 15 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 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 33904 vs 33990 →
ZIP 33904 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33908
Fort Myers (33908)
38,251 residents
- 33914
Cape Coral (33914)
35,848 residents
- 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
- 33901
Fort Myers (33901)
19,500 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33904 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33966
Fort Myers (33966)
$84,965 median income
- 33991
Cape Coral (33991)
$84,470 median income
- 33914
Cape Coral (33914)
$83,503 median income
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
$80,451 median income
- 33908
Fort Myers (33908)
$75,396 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33904 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33990 | Cape Coral, FL | 28,173 | 3.6 mi |
| 33919 | Fort Myers, FL | 27,837 | 2.9 mi |
| 33914 | Cape Coral, FL | 35,848 | 4.4 mi |
| 33907 | Fort Myers, FL | 22,138 | 4.6 mi |
| 33908 | Fort Myers, FL | 38,251 | 5.9 mi |
| 33901 | Fort Myers, FL | 19,500 | 5.2 mi |
| 33909 | Cape Coral, FL | 23,119 | 8.2 mi |
| 33966 | Fort Myers, FL | 8,251 | 7.0 mi |
| 33991 | Cape Coral, FL | 18,010 | 5.8 mi |
| 33903 | North Fort Myers, FL | 20,776 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33904, 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 (30,613 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 33904 in?
ZIP code 33904 (Cape Coral) 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 33904?
ZIP code 33904 in Cape Coral, FL has a population of 30,613 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33904?
The median household income in ZIP 33904 is $71,190, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33904?
The median home value in ZIP 33904 is $383,000, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33904 is White at 79.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33904?
ZIP code 33904 has 1,181 business establishments employing approximately 7,906 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33904 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (179), Professional, scientific, and technical services (169), Construction (156). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33904 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 33904?
In ZIP code 33904, 62.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.3% 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 33904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33904 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 33904?
In ZIP code 33904, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33904 is 7.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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