Saint James City, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33956
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,776
- 89/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,534
- Median income Near-median income area
- $318,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 23.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint James City pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 46th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 89
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33956 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 33956 (Saint James City, FL) fell -13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 397.8 in 2023 to 346.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33956 covers 42.3 square miles in Saint James City, Lee County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,776 residents on file, a density of 89 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33956 reports a modest median household income of $69,534 (10% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,695. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 9.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $318,200 (15% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $2,829; owner occupancy is 90.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33956 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 33956
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Saint James City, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33956.
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 33956, Saint James City, 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
3,776
Population
42.3
Area (sq mi)
89
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33956?
64.7
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
5.2%
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?
$69,534
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$46,695
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 33956 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Saint James City, 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)
$69,534 44th percentile higher than 44% 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
3,592housing units
3,592
Total Housing Units
1,649
Occupied Units
1,943
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$318,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$2,829
Median Rent
1986
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
-13.0%
YoY Change (2024)
346
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+246%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33956 have decreased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 221 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 262 |
| 2022 | +31.3% | 344 |
| 2023 | +15.7% | 398 |
| 2024 | -13.0% | 346 |
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 87 business establishments in ZIP 33956, employing approximately 811 people with a combined annual payroll of $43,514,000.
87
Businesses
811
Employees
$43.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 16 | 18.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 33956 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33914
Cape Coral (33914)
35,848 residents
- 33993
Cape Coral (33993)
20,628 residents
- 33991
Cape Coral (33991)
18,010 residents
- 33957 6,469
Sanibel (33957)
6,469 residents
- 33922 4,055
Bokeelia (33922)
4,055 residents
- 33956 3,776
Saint James City (33956)
3,776 residents
- 33924 761
Captiva (33924)
761 residents
- 33945 57
Pineland (33945)
57 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33956 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33956 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33957
Sanibel (33957)
$108,644 median income
- 33993
Cape Coral (33993)
$90,577 median income
- 33991
Cape Coral (33991)
$84,470 median income
- 33914
Cape Coral (33914)
$83,503 median income
- 33922
Bokeelia (33922)
$71,164 median income
- 33956
Saint James City (33956)
$69,534 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33956 ranks #6 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33956, 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 (3,776 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 33956 in?
ZIP code 33956 (Saint James City) 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 33956?
ZIP code 33956 in Saint James City, FL has a population of 3,776 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33956?
The median household income in ZIP 33956 is $69,534, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33956?
The median home value in ZIP 33956 is $318,200, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33956?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33956 is White at 94.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33956?
ZIP code 33956 has 87 business establishments employing approximately 811 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33956?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33956 are: Construction (16), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (13), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33956?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33956 decreased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 33956?
In ZIP code 33956, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.9% 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 33956?
In ZIP code 33956, approximately 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33956?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33956 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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