North Fort Myers, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33917
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,666
- 200/sq mi High-density area
- $55,000
- Median income Below-median income area
- $198,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
North Fort Myers pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 200
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33917 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 33917 (North Fort Myers, FL) fell -3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 355.4 in 2023 to 344.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33917 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in North Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, with 28,666 residents across 143.2 square miles, a density of 200 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33917 reports a modest median household income of $55,000 (29% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,637. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $198,600 (47% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,360; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33917 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 33917
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in North Fort Myers, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33917.
- Construction
Construction
142 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 54
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 53
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
53 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 42
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 establishments
- Retail trade 39
Retail trade
39 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 33917, North 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
28,666
Population
143.2
Area (sq mi)
200
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33917?
59.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
10.5%
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?
$55,000
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$36,637
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33917 ranks among Florida ZIPs
North 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)
$55,000 18th percentile higher than 18% 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
19,349housing units
19,349
Total Housing Units
15,056
Occupied Units
4,293
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$198,600
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,360
Median Rent
1986
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
-3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33917 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 224 |
| 2021 | +13.5% | 255 |
| 2022 | +28.1% | 326 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 355 |
| 2024 | -3.1% | 344 |
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 457 business establishments in ZIP 33917, employing approximately 4,743 people with a combined annual payroll of $241,607,000.
457
Businesses
4,743
Employees
$241.6M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 142 | 31.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 53 | 11.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 39 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 3.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
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 33917 vs 33916 →
ZIP 33917 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
- 33909
Cape Coral (33909)
23,119 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
- 33973 10,798
Lehigh Acres (33973)
10,798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33917 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33917 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33971
Lehigh Acres (33971)
$77,723 median income
- 33955
Punta Gorda (33955)
$76,943 median income
- 33909
Cape Coral (33909)
$73,053 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 33917 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33916 | Fort Myers, FL | 20,134 | 7.0 mi |
| 33903 | North Fort Myers, FL | 20,776 | 5.4 mi |
| 33909 | Cape Coral, FL | 23,119 | 6.9 mi |
| 33905 | Fort Myers, FL | 31,203 | 6.9 mi |
| 33901 | Fort Myers, FL | 19,500 | 8.2 mi |
| 33990 | Cape Coral, FL | 28,173 | 9.7 mi |
| 33955 | Punta Gorda, FL | 10,060 | 9.9 mi |
| 33971 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 19,730 | 11.1 mi |
| 33973 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 10,798 | 11.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33917, 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 (28,666 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 33917 in?
ZIP code 33917 (North 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 33917?
ZIP code 33917 in North Fort Myers, FL has a population of 28,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33917?
The median household income in ZIP 33917 is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33917?
The median home value in ZIP 33917 is $198,600, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33917?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33917 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33917?
ZIP code 33917 has 457 business establishments employing approximately 4,743 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33917?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33917 are: Construction (142), Other services (except public administration) (54), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (53). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33917?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33917 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 33917?
In ZIP code 33917, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 33917?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33917 is 29.5 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 33917?
In ZIP code 33917, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33917?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33917 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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