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 High-density area
- $75,396
- Median income Near-median income area
- $379,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33908 (Fort Myers, FL) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.5 in 2023 to 311.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33908 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, with 38,251 residents across 83.7 square miles, a density of 457 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33908 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,396 (2% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $64,488. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 2.6%. Median home value is $379,300 (1% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,871; 71.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.8, 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 33908 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 33908
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Myers, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33908.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
180 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
167 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
146 establishments
- Construction
Construction
135 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
118 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 33908, 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
38,251
Population
83.7
Area (sq mi)
457
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33908?
64.8
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
10.2%
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?
$75,396
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$64,488
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33908 ranks nationally
Fort Myers, FL 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
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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
32,028housing units
32,028
Total Housing Units
19,493
Occupied Units
12,535
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$379,300
Median Home Value
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 33967
Fort Myers (33967)
22,799 residents
- 33907
Fort Myers (33907)
22,138 residents
- 33901
Fort Myers (33901)
19,500 residents
- 33912
Fort Myers (33912)
15,392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33908 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33908 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
- 33967
Fort Myers (33967)
$90,519 median income
- 33966
Fort Myers (33966)
$84,965 median income
- 33914
Cape Coral (33914)
$83,503 median income
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
$80,451 median income
- 33931
Fort Myers Beach (33931)
$79,018 median income
- 33908
Fort Myers (33908)
$75,396 median income
- 33904
Cape Coral (33904)
$71,190 median income
- 33990
Cape Coral (33990)
$70,665 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33908, 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 (38,251 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 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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