PlainZIP

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
$55,000
Median income
$198,600
Median home value
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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.

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $36,637. Poverty here runs at 15.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $198,600 (47% below the state average), median rent at $1,360 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lee County, letting you compare 33917 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 33917?

59.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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

$36,637

Per Capita Income

15.0%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33917 ranks nationally

North Fort Myers, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,000 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

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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 54.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

19,349

Total Housing Units

15,056

Occupied Units

4,293

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$198,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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

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ZIP 33917 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 33917 ranks #2 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 33917 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 33917 ranks #8 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
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

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
33990 standard
Cape Coral, FL
Pop: 28,173

Related Areas

Lee County North Fort Myers, FL Florida

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.