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Fort Myers, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33908

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

38,251
457/sq mi
$75,396
Median income
$379,300
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Myers pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
457
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33908 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33908 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 83.7 square miles in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. The area is home to 38,251 residents, producing a population density of 457 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 33908 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33908 sits at $75,396 (2% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $64,488. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $379,300 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,871 per month, and 71.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33908 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, 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 33908 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 33908

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33908.

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 33908, 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

38,251

Population

83.7

Area (sq mi)

457

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33908?

64.8

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$75,396

Median Household Income

-2% vs state

$64,488

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33908 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,396 Top 45% higher than 55% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

32,028

Total Housing Units

19,493

Occupied Units

12,535

Vacant Units

1.87

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$379,300

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,871

Median Rent

1997

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

+4.9%

YoY Change (2024)

311

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+211%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33908 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +211% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 196
2021 +15.1% 226
2022 +25.5% 283
2023 +4.8% 297
2024 +4.9% 311

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 1,269 business establishments in ZIP 33908, employing approximately 15,796 people with a combined annual payroll of $849,837,000.

1,269

Businesses

15,796

Employees

$849.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 180 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 167 13.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 146 11.5%
Construction 135 10.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 118 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 114 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 102 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 99 7.8%
Finance and insurance 79 6.2%
Wholesale trade 36 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 25 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.8%
Manufacturing 15 1.2%
Information 14 1.1%
Educational services 10 0.8%

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 33908 vs 33931 →

ZIP 33908 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 33908 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33908 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 33908 ranks #7 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
33931 Fort Myers Beach, FL 10,005 4.1 mi
33919 Fort Myers, FL 27,837 4.5 mi
33904 Cape Coral, FL 30,613 5.9 mi
33907 Fort Myers, FL 22,138 5.8 mi
33967 Fort Myers, FL 22,799 6.8 mi
33912 Fort Myers, FL 15,392 6.5 mi
33990 Cape Coral, FL 28,173 9.4 mi
33901 Fort Myers, FL 19,500 9.2 mi
33914 Cape Coral, FL 35,848 7.9 mi
33966 Fort Myers, FL 8,251 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

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
33990 standard
Cape Coral, FL
Pop: 28,173

Related Areas

Lee County Fort Myers, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33908 in? ▼
ZIP code 33908 (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 33908? ▼
ZIP code 33908 in Fort Myers, FL has a population of 38,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33908? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33908 is $75,396, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33908? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33908 is $379,300, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33908? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33908 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33908? ▼
ZIP code 33908 has 1,269 business establishments employing approximately 15,796 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33908? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33908 are: Retail trade (180), Health care and social assistance (167), Professional, scientific, and technical services (146). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33908? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33908 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 211%. 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 33908? ▼
In ZIP code 33908, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 33908? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33908 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 33908? ▼
In ZIP code 33908, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33908? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33908 is 7.5% 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

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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