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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
$83,070
Median income
$372,900
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.9 square miles in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County, Florida. The area is home to 5,522 residents, producing a population density of 132 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 33953 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33953 sits at $83,070 (8% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $39,275. The poverty rate stands at 6.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $372,900 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,761 per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33953 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Charlotte County, so you can benchmark 33953 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 33953

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33953.

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 33953, Port Charlotte, 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

5,522

Population

41.9

Area (sq mi)

132

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33953?

57.3

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 82.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$83,070

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$39,275

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33953 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$83,070 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 63.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,880

Total Housing Units

3,378

Occupied Units

1,502

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$372,900

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33953 ranks #0 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 33953 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 33953 ranks #5 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
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

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 Port Charlotte, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Port Charlotte, 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.

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