Fort Myers, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33916
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,134
- 759/sq mi High-density area
- $52,586
- Median income Below-median income area
- $266,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.2%
- 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, renter-heavy area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 759
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33916 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 33916 (Fort Myers, FL) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 425.5 in 2023 to 442.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33916 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, with 20,134 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 759 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33916 reports a modest median household income of $52,586 (32% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,171. The poverty rate is 20.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $266,500 (29% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,463; owner occupancy is 33.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33916 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 33916
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Myers, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33916.
- Construction
Construction
130 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
86 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
72 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
68 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 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 33916, 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
20,134
Population
26.5
Area (sq mi)
759
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33916?
35.8
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
24.5%
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?
$52,586
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$29,171
Per Capita Income
20.8%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33916 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)
$52,586 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
12,739housing units
12,739
Total Housing Units
10,646
Occupied Units
2,093
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,500
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,463
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
443
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+343%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33916 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +343% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.3% | 227 |
| 2021 | +32.7% | 301 |
| 2022 | +16.5% | 351 |
| 2023 | +21.4% | 426 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 443 |
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 683 business establishments in ZIP 33916, employing approximately 14,340 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,000,682,000.
683
Businesses
14,340
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 130 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 86 | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 72 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 68 | 10.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 42 | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 39 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 2.0% |
| Information | 11 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
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 33916 vs 33901 →
ZIP 33916 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
- 33990
Cape Coral (33990)
28,173 residents
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
27,837 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
- 33912
Fort Myers (33912)
15,392 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33916 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33916 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
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
$80,451 median income
- 33905
Fort Myers (33905)
$71,987 median income
- 33990
Cape Coral (33990)
$70,665 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
- 33916
Fort Myers (33916)
$52,586 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33916 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33901 | Fort Myers, FL | 19,500 | 2.6 mi |
| 33966 | Fort Myers, FL | 8,251 | 3.6 mi |
| 33907 | Fort Myers, FL | 22,138 | 5.2 mi |
| 33917 | North Fort Myers, FL | 28,666 | 7.0 mi |
| 33990 | Cape Coral, FL | 28,173 | 6.5 mi |
| 33905 | Fort Myers, FL | 31,203 | 5.4 mi |
| 33903 | North Fort Myers, FL | 20,776 | 5.3 mi |
| 33912 | Fort Myers, FL | 15,392 | 7.1 mi |
| 33973 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 10,798 | 7.0 mi |
| 33919 | Fort Myers, FL | 27,837 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33916, 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 (20,134 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 33916 in?
ZIP code 33916 (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 33916?
ZIP code 33916 in Fort Myers, FL has a population of 20,134 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33916?
The median household income in ZIP 33916 is $52,586, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33916?
The median home value in ZIP 33916 is $266,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33916?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33916 is African American at 36.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33916?
ZIP code 33916 has 683 business establishments employing approximately 14,340 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33916?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33916 are: Construction (130), Retail trade (86), Wholesale trade (72). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33916?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33916 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 343%. 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 33916?
In ZIP code 33916, 57.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.2% 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 33916?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33916 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33916?
In ZIP code 33916, approximately 33.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33916?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33916 is 20.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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