Fort Myers, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33905
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,203
- 286/sq mi High-density area
- $71,987
- Median income Near-median income area
- $283,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Myers pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 286
- people per sq mi
- 63%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33905 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 33905 (Fort Myers, FL) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 375.3 in 2023 to 361.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33905 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, with 31,203 residents across 109.0 square miles, a density of 286 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33905 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,987 (7% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,629. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $283,300 (24% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,615; owner occupancy is 62.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33905 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 33905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Myers, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33905.
- Construction
Construction
277 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 91
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 84
Other services (except public administration)
84 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 70
Professional, scientific, and technical services
70 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 33905, 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
31,203
Population
109.0
Area (sq mi)
286
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33905?
40.2
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
22.1%
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?
$71,987
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$34,629
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33905 ranks nationally
Fort Myers, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,987 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US 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
17,588housing units
17,588
Total Housing Units
15,035
Occupied Units
2,553
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,300
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,615
Median Rent
1990
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
-3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
361
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+261%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33905 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +261% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 225 |
| 2021 | +18.4% | 266 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 323 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 375 |
| 2024 | -3.8% | 361 |
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 1,052 business establishments in ZIP 33905, employing approximately 13,791 people with a combined annual payroll of $697,842,000.
1,052
Businesses
13,791
Employees
$697.8M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 277 | 26.3% |
| Retail trade | 132 | 12.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 91 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 84 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 70 | 6.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 6.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 60 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 46 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 2.1% |
| Information | 11 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.4% |
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 33905 vs 33971 →
ZIP 33905 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33905
Fort Myers (33905)
31,203 residents
- 33917
North Fort Myers (33917)
28,666 residents
- 33903
North Fort Myers (33903)
20,776 residents
- 33916
Fort Myers (33916)
20,134 residents
- 33971
Lehigh Acres (33971)
19,730 residents
- 33901
Fort Myers (33901)
19,500 residents
- 33976
Lehigh Acres (33976)
12,534 residents
- 33972 10,880
Lehigh Acres (33972)
10,880 residents
- 33973 10,798
Lehigh Acres (33973)
10,798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33905 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33905 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33920
Alva (33920)
$98,571 median income
- 33966
Fort Myers (33966)
$84,965 median income
- 33971
Lehigh Acres (33971)
$77,723 median income
- 33972
Lehigh Acres (33972)
$73,819 median income
- 33976
Lehigh Acres (33976)
$72,679 median income
- 33905
Fort Myers (33905)
$71,987 median income
- 33973
Lehigh Acres (33973)
$60,530 median income
- 33903
North Fort Myers (33903)
$56,993 median income
- 33917
North Fort Myers (33917)
$55,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33905 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33971 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 19,730 | 4.3 mi |
| 33973 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 10,798 | 5.0 mi |
| 33916 | Fort Myers, FL | 20,134 | 5.4 mi |
| 33917 | North Fort Myers, FL | 28,666 | 6.9 mi |
| 33976 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 12,534 | 7.1 mi |
| 33903 | North Fort Myers, FL | 20,776 | 9.1 mi |
| 33966 | Fort Myers, FL | 8,251 | 7.5 mi |
| 33972 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 10,880 | 9.0 mi |
| 33901 | Fort Myers, FL | 19,500 | 8.0 mi |
| 33920 | Alva, FL | 4,947 | 7.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33905, 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 (31,203 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 33905 in?
ZIP code 33905 (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 33905?
ZIP code 33905 in Fort Myers, FL has a population of 31,203 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33905?
The median household income in ZIP 33905 is $71,987, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33905?
The median home value in ZIP 33905 is $283,300, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33905?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33905 is White at 58.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33905?
ZIP code 33905 has 1,052 business establishments employing approximately 13,791 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33905?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33905 are: Construction (277), Retail trade (132), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (91). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33905?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33905 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 261%. 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 33905?
In ZIP code 33905, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 33905?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33905 is 29.4 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 33905?
In ZIP code 33905, approximately 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33905?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33905 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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