Fort Myers, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33965

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

1,648
422/sq mi
$26,354
Median income
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fort Myers pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
422
people per sq mi
0%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33965 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33965 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.9 square miles in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida. The area is home to 1,648 residents, producing a population density of 422 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 33965 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33965 sits at $26,354 (66% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $13,166. The poverty rate stands at 77.6% and the unemployment rate at 17.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $1,339 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33965 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 33965 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 →

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 33965, Fort Myers, 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

1,648

Population

3.9

Area (sq mi)

422

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33965?

19.5

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 74.4%
African American 9.7%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%

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?

$26,354

Median Household Income

-66% vs state

$13,166

Per Capita Income

77.6%

Poverty Rate

17.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 33965 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$26,354 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

109

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

4.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$1,339

Median Rent

2013

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 33965, employing approximately 331 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,700,000.

19

Businesses

331

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 16 84.2%

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 33965 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 33965 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 33965 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 33965 ranks #null 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
33967 Fort Myers, FL 22,799 2.5 mi
33928 Estero, FL 20,830 4.3 mi
33912 Fort Myers, FL 15,392 5.8 mi
33913 Fort Myers, FL 17,103 5.9 mi
34135 Bonita Springs, FL 37,315 7.6 mi
33931 Fort Myers Beach, FL 10,005 8.5 mi
34134 Bonita Springs, FL 14,112 8.2 mi
33908 Fort Myers, FL 38,251 9.3 mi
33966 Fort Myers, FL 8,251 9.0 mi
33973 Lehigh Acres, FL 10,798 9.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33965 in?
ZIP code 33965 (Fort Myers) 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 33965?
ZIP code 33965 in Fort Myers, FL has a population of 1,648 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33965?
The median household income in ZIP 33965 is $26,354, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33965?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33965 is White at 74.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33965?
ZIP code 33965 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 331 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33965?
In ZIP code 33965, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33965?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33965 is 77.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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