Fort Myers Beach, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33931
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,005
- 354/sq mi High-density area
- $79,018
- Median income Near-median income area
- $527,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fort Myers Beach pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 354
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33931 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 33931 (Fort Myers Beach, FL) rose +18.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 417.0 in 2023 to 492.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33931 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fort Myers Beach, Lee County, Florida, home to 10,005 residents across 28.3 square miles, a density of 354 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33931 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,018 (2% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $66,290. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $527,900 (41% above the average Florida ZIP), while 89.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,703.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 67.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33931 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 33931
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fort Myers Beach, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33931.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 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 33931, Fort Myers Beach, 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
10,005
Population
28.3
Area (sq mi)
354
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33931?
67.6
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
4.9%
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?
$79,018
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$66,290
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33931 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Fort Myers Beach, 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)
$79,018 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
14,354housing units
14,354
Total Housing Units
4,420
Occupied Units
9,934
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$527,900
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,703
Median Rent
1984
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
+18.2%
YoY Change (2024)
493
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+393%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33931 have increased 18.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +393% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 283 |
| 2021 | +16.7% | 330 |
| 2022 | +38.1% | 456 |
| 2023 | -8.5% | 417 |
| 2024 | +18.2% | 493 |
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 280 business establishments in ZIP 33931, employing approximately 2,394 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,981,000.
280
Businesses
2,394
Employees
$92.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 19.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 45 | 16.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 41 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 26 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 26 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 26 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.1% |
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 33931 vs 33908 →
ZIP 33931 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33908
Fort Myers (33908)
38,251 residents
- 33914
Cape Coral (33914)
35,848 residents
- 33904
Cape Coral (33904)
30,613 residents
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
27,837 residents
- 33967
Fort Myers (33967)
22,799 residents
- 33907
Fort Myers (33907)
22,138 residents
- 33912
Fort Myers (33912)
15,392 residents
- 34134 14,112
Bonita Springs (34134)
14,112 residents
- 33931 10,005
Fort Myers Beach (33931)
10,005 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33931 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33931 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
- 33912
Fort Myers (33912)
$103,194 median income
- 33967
Fort Myers (33967)
$90,519 median income
- 33966
Fort Myers (33966)
$84,965 median income
- 33914
Cape Coral (33914)
$83,503 median income
- 33919
Fort Myers (33919)
$80,451 median income
- 33931
Fort Myers Beach (33931)
$79,018 median income
- 33908
Fort Myers (33908)
$75,396 median income
- 33904
Cape Coral (33904)
$71,190 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33931 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33908 | Fort Myers, FL | 38,251 | 4.1 mi |
| 33919 | Fort Myers, FL | 27,837 | 8.4 mi |
| 33967 | Fort Myers, FL | 22,799 | 6.3 mi |
| 34134 | Bonita Springs, FL | 14,112 | 7.3 mi |
| 33965 | Fort Myers, FL | 1,648 | 8.5 mi |
| 33907 | Fort Myers, FL | 22,138 | 9.2 mi |
| 33912 | Fort Myers, FL | 15,392 | 8.4 mi |
| 33904 | Cape Coral, FL | 30,613 | 10.0 mi |
| 33966 | Fort Myers, FL | 8,251 | 11.1 mi |
| 33914 | Cape Coral, FL | 35,848 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33931, 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 (10,005 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 33931 in?
ZIP code 33931 (Fort Myers Beach) 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 33931?
ZIP code 33931 in Fort Myers Beach, FL has a population of 10,005 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33931?
The median household income in ZIP 33931 is $79,018, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33931?
The median home value in ZIP 33931 is $527,900, which is 90% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33931?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33931 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33931?
ZIP code 33931 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 2,394 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33931?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33931 are: Accommodation and food services (54), Real estate and rental and leasing (45), Other services (except public administration) (41). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33931?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33931 increased by 18.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 393%. 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 33931?
In ZIP code 33931, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 33931?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33931 is 21.0 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 33931?
In ZIP code 33931, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33931?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33931 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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