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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
$69,534
Median income
$318,200
Median home value
23.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 33956 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.3 square miles in Saint James City, Lee County, Florida. The area is home to 3,776 residents, producing a population density of 89 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 33956 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33956 sits at $69,534 (10% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $46,695. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.1%. On housing, the median home value is $318,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $2,829 per month, and 90.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33956 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 33956 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 33956

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33956.

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 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33956?

64.7

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$46,695

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 33956 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,534 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,592

Total Housing Units

1,649

Occupied Units

1,943

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.8%
Renter 9.2%

$318,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33956 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 33956 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 33956 ranks #6 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
33957 Sanibel, FL 6,469 6.5 mi
33914 Cape Coral, FL 35,848 5.2 mi
33991 Cape Coral, FL 18,010 7.1 mi
33922 Bokeelia, FL 4,055 8.5 mi
33945 Pineland, FL 57 8.6 mi
33924 Captiva, FL 761 8.9 mi
33993 Cape Coral, FL 20,628 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

33908 standard
Fort Myers, FL
Pop: 38,251
34135 standard
Bonita Springs, FL
Pop: 37,315
33914 standard
Cape Coral, FL
Pop: 35,848
33905 standard
Fort Myers, FL
Pop: 31,203
33904 standard
Cape Coral, FL
Pop: 30,613
33917 standard
North Fort Myers, FL
Pop: 28,666

Related Areas

Lee County Saint James City, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Saint James City, FL

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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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