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Placida, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33946

Charlotte County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,125
90/sq mi
$85,848
Median income
$660,800
Median home value
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Placida pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
90
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33946 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33946 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.7 square miles in Placida, Charlotte County, Florida. The area is home to 2,125 residents, producing a population density of 90 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 33946 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33946 sits at $85,848 (11% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $56,827. The poverty rate stands at 3.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $660,800 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33946 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 66.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Charlotte County, so you can benchmark 33946 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 33946

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33946.

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 33946, Placida, 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

2,125

Population

23.7

Area (sq mi)

90

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33946?

66.1

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

8.1%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$85,848

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$56,827

Per Capita Income

3.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 33946 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,848 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

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

What does housing look like?

3,391

Total Housing Units

1,538

Occupied Units

1,853

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$660,800

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$861

Median Rent

1998

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

+32.8%

YoY Change (2022)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33946 have increased 32.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +19.3% 192
2019 -5.8% 181
2020 +6.7% 193
2021 +5.4% 203
2022 +32.8% 270

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 87 business establishments in ZIP 33946, employing approximately 560 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,412,000.

87

Businesses

560

Employees

$26.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 19.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 14.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 14.9%
Construction 10 11.5%
Retail trade 6 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.9%
Wholesale trade 5 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 5.8%
Manufacturing 3 3.5%

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 33946 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 33946 ranks #6 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 33946 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 33946 ranks the highest of 6 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
33947 Rotonda West, FL 8,180 2.7 mi
33921 Boca Grande, FL 1,720 4.9 mi
34224 Englewood, FL 15,394 5.4 mi
33981 Port Charlotte, FL 9,534 6.2 mi
34223 Englewood, FL 16,875 10.4 mi
33948 Port Charlotte, FL 15,958 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Charlotte County

33952 standard
Port Charlotte, FL
Pop: 28,382
33950 standard
Punta Gorda, FL
Pop: 20,699
33948 standard
Port Charlotte, FL
Pop: 15,958
34224 standard
Englewood, FL
Pop: 15,394
33983 standard
Punta Gorda, FL
Pop: 13,954
33980 standard
Punta Gorda, FL
Pop: 10,322

Related Areas

Charlotte County Placida, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33946 in? ▼
ZIP code 33946 (Placida) is located in Charlotte County, Florida. Charlotte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charlotte-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33946? ▼
ZIP code 33946 in Placida, FL has a population of 2,125 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33946? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33946 is $85,848, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33946? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33946 is $660,800, which is 138% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33946? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33946 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33946? ▼
ZIP code 33946 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 560 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33946? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33946 are: Real estate and rental and leasing (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33946? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33946 increased by 32.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 33946? ▼
In ZIP code 33946, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33946? ▼
In ZIP code 33946, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33946? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33946 is 3.9% 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 Placida, 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.

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