Estero, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33928
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 20,830
- 112/sq mi High-density area
- $102,624
- Median income Above-median income area
- $465,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 48.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Estero pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 17%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 112
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33928 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33928 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Estero, Lee County, Florida, with 20,830 residents across 185.3 square miles, a density of 112 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33928 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,624 (33% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,214. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.0% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $465,500 (24% above the average Florida ZIP), while 87.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,976.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 48.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33928 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 33928
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Estero, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33928.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
224 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
124 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Construction 89
Construction
89 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 33928, Estero, 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
20,830
Population
185.3
Area (sq mi)
112
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33928?
62.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
10.9%
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?
$102,624
Median Household Income
+33% vs state ZIP avg
$69,214
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33928 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Estero, 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)
$102,624 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
21,104housing units
21,104
Total Housing Units
14,825
Occupied Units
6,279
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$465,500
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$1,976
Median Rent
2004
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
+41.0%
YoY Change (2024)
336
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+236%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33928 have increased 41.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.9% | 182 |
| 2020 | +7.1% | 195 |
| 2021 | +5.8% | 206 |
| 2022 | +41.0% | 290 |
| 2024 | – | 336 |
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 1,021 business establishments in ZIP 33928, employing approximately 12,501 people with a combined annual payroll of $670,582,000.
1,021
Businesses
12,501
Employees
$670.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 224 | 21.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 124 | 12.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 10.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 9.1% |
| Construction | 89 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 8.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 6.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 55 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 24 | 2.4% |
| Information | 15 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.3% |
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 33928 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34135
Bonita Springs (34135)
37,315 residents
- 34120
Naples (34120)
26,147 residents
- 33967
Fort Myers (33967)
22,799 residents
- 33907
Fort Myers (33907)
22,138 residents
- 33928
Estero (33928)
20,830 residents
- 34110
Naples (34110)
20,762 residents
- 33913
Fort Myers (33913)
17,103 residents
- 33912
Fort Myers (33912)
15,392 residents
- 34134 14,112
Bonita Springs (34134)
14,112 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33928 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33928 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34134
Bonita Springs (34134)
$130,719 median income
- 33913
Fort Myers (33913)
$110,373 median income
- 33912
Fort Myers (33912)
$103,194 median income
- 33928
Estero (33928)
$102,624 median income
- 34110
Naples (34110)
$97,564 median income
- 34120
Naples (34120)
$93,861 median income
- 34135
Bonita Springs (34135)
$91,380 median income
- 33967
Fort Myers (33967)
$90,519 median income
- 33974
Lehigh Acres (33974)
$72,192 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33928 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33965 | Fort Myers, FL | 1,648 | 4.3 mi |
| 34135 | Bonita Springs, FL | 37,315 | 4.8 mi |
| 33913 | Fort Myers, FL | 17,103 | 6.9 mi |
| 33967 | Fort Myers, FL | 22,799 | 6.6 mi |
| 34134 | Bonita Springs, FL | 14,112 | 7.8 mi |
| 34110 | Naples, FL | 20,762 | 9.4 mi |
| 33912 | Fort Myers, FL | 15,392 | 10.0 mi |
| 34120 | Naples, FL | 26,147 | 11.3 mi |
| 33974 | Lehigh Acres, FL | 11,982 | 12.3 mi |
| 33907 | Fort Myers, FL | 22,138 | 13.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33928, 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 (20,830 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 33928 in?
ZIP code 33928 (Estero) 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 33928?
ZIP code 33928 in Estero, FL has a population of 20,830 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33928?
The median household income in ZIP 33928 is $102,624, which is 35% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33928?
The median home value in ZIP 33928 is $465,500, which is 67% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33928?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33928 is White at 86.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33928?
ZIP code 33928 has 1,021 business establishments employing approximately 12,501 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33928?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33928 are: Retail trade (224), Real estate and rental and leasing (124), Professional, scientific, and technical services (103). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33928?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33928 increased by 41.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 33928?
In ZIP code 33928, 68.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.9% 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 33928?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33928 is 27.7 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 33928?
In ZIP code 33928, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33928?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33928 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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