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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
$52,586
Median income
$266,500
Median home value
22.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 33916 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 26.5 square miles in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. The area is home to 20,134 residents, producing a population density of 759 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 33916 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33916 sits at $52,586 (32% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,171. The poverty rate stands at 20.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $266,500 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $1,463 per month, and 33.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33916 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 33916 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 33916

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33916.

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 33916, 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

20,134

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

759

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33916?

35.8

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

24.5%

Foreign-Born

White 29.3%
African American 36.6%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.3%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%

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

$29,171

Per Capita Income

20.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33916 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,586 18th percentile higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.2%

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

What does housing look like?

12,739

Total Housing Units

10,646

Occupied Units

2,093

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.8%
Renter 66.2%

$266,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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

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ZIP 33916 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 33916 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 33916 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 33916 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

33908 standard
Fort Myers, FL
Pop: 38,251
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

Related Areas

Lee County Fort Myers, FL Florida

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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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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