Port Charlotte, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33953
Charlotte County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,522
- 132/sq mi High-density area
- $83,070
- Median income Near-median income area
- $372,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Port Charlotte pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 132
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33953 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33953 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida, home to 5,522 residents across 41.9 square miles, a density of 132 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33953 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,070 (8% above the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,275. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $372,900 (1% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,761; 96.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charlotte County, so 33953 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 33953
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Charlotte, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33953.
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 22
Real estate and rental and leasing
22 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 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 33953, Port Charlotte, 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
5,522
Population
41.9
Area (sq mi)
132
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33953?
57.3
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
7.7%
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?
$83,070
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$39,275
Per Capita Income
6.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33953 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Port Charlotte, 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)
$83,070 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
4,880housing units
4,880
Total Housing Units
3,378
Occupied Units
1,502
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,900
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,761
Median Rent
2003
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
333
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+233%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33953 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +233% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 214 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 247 |
| 2022 | +34.7% | 333 |
| 2023 | -0.2% | 332 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 333 |
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 284 business establishments in ZIP 33953, employing approximately 1,975 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,177,000.
284
Businesses
1,975
Employees
$101.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 63 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 13.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 12.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 4.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 3.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 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 33953 vs 33948 →
ZIP 33953 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34293
Venice (34293)
33,001 residents
- 33952
Port Charlotte (33952)
28,382 residents
- 34287
North Port (34287)
23,859 residents
- 34286
North Port (34286)
17,970 residents
- 34223
Englewood (34223)
16,875 residents
- 33948
Port Charlotte (33948)
15,958 residents
- 34288 10,856
North Port (34288)
10,856 residents
- 33981 9,534
Port Charlotte (33981)
9,534 residents
- 33954 9,290
Port Charlotte (33954)
9,290 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33953 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33953 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34291
North Port (34291)
$93,425 median income
- 34293
Venice (34293)
$90,038 median income
- 34288
North Port (34288)
$84,211 median income
- 33981
Port Charlotte (33981)
$84,098 median income
- 33953
Port Charlotte (33953)
$83,070 median income
- 34286
North Port (34286)
$80,553 median income
- 33954
Port Charlotte (33954)
$78,288 median income
- 34223
Englewood (34223)
$76,016 median income
- 34287
North Port (34287)
$63,464 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33953 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33948 | Port Charlotte, FL | 15,958 | 3.9 mi |
| 33981 | Port Charlotte, FL | 9,534 | 5.3 mi |
| 34287 | North Port, FL | 23,859 | 4.2 mi |
| 34286 | North Port, FL | 17,970 | 5.9 mi |
| 33954 | Port Charlotte, FL | 9,290 | 5.8 mi |
| 33952 | Port Charlotte, FL | 28,382 | 7.1 mi |
| 34291 | North Port, FL | 7,125 | 7.0 mi |
| 34293 | Venice, FL | 33,001 | 7.8 mi |
| 34288 | North Port, FL | 10,856 | 7.2 mi |
| 34223 | Englewood, FL | 16,875 | 8.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33953, 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 (5,522 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 33953 in?
ZIP code 33953 (Port Charlotte) 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 33953?
ZIP code 33953 in Port Charlotte, FL has a population of 5,522 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33953?
The median household income in ZIP 33953 is $83,070, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33953?
The median home value in ZIP 33953 is $372,900, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33953?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33953 is White at 82.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33953?
ZIP code 33953 has 284 business establishments employing approximately 1,975 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33953?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33953 are: Construction (63), Retail trade (38), Other services (except public administration) (35). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33953?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33953 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 233%. 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 33953?
In ZIP code 33953, 63.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% 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 33953?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33953 is 28.2 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 33953?
In ZIP code 33953, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33953?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33953 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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