PlainZIP

Lehigh Acres, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33971

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

19,730
453/sq mi
$77,723
Median income
$310,000
Median home value
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lehigh Acres pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
453
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33971 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33971 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida, home to 19,730 residents across 43.6 square miles, a density of 453 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33971 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,723 (1% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $28,615. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. Median home value sits at $310,000 (17% below the state average), median rent at $1,874 a month, and owner-occupancy at 78.4%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Lee County, letting you compare 33971 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 33971

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lehigh Acres, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33971.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33971, Lehigh Acres, 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

19,730

Population

43.6

Area (sq mi)

453

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33971?

34.1

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

34.7%

Foreign-Born

White 28.4%
African American 21.4%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 52.1%

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?

$77,723

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$28,615

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33971 ranks nationally

Lehigh Acres, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,723 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.8%

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

What does housing look like?

8,958

Total Housing Units

8,469

Occupied Units

489

Vacant Units

3.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.4%
Renter 21.6%

$310,000

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,874

Median Rent

2005

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

+4.0%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33971 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 183
2021 +18.5% 217
2022 +31.3% 285
2023 +7.2% 305
2024 +4.0% 317

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 580 business establishments in ZIP 33971, employing approximately 5,023 people with a combined annual payroll of $216,148,000.

580

Businesses

5,023

Employees

$216.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 216 37.2%
Health care and social assistance 59 10.2%
Retail trade 57 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 40 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 32 5.5%
Accommodation and food services 28 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.6%
Finance and insurance 18 3.1%
Manufacturing 13 2.2%
Wholesale trade 10 1.7%
Information 5 0.9%

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 33971 vs 33976 →

ZIP 33971 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 33971 ranks #3 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 33971 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 33971 ranks #4 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
33976 Lehigh Acres, FL 12,534 3.4 mi
33973 Lehigh Acres, FL 10,798 3.2 mi
33905 Fort Myers, FL 31,203 4.3 mi
33972 Lehigh Acres, FL 10,880 5.1 mi
33913 Fort Myers, FL 17,103 8.5 mi
33936 Lehigh Acres, FL 18,994 6.9 mi
33920 Alva, FL 4,947 6.9 mi
33916 Fort Myers, FL 20,134 8.6 mi
33974 Lehigh Acres, FL 11,982 7.9 mi
33966 Fort Myers, FL 8,251 9.1 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33971 in? ▼
ZIP code 33971 (Lehigh Acres) 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 33971? ▼
ZIP code 33971 in Lehigh Acres, FL has a population of 19,730 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33971? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33971 is $77,723, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33971? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33971 is $310,000, which is 11% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33971? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33971 is Two or More Ethnicities at 41.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 52.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33971? ▼
ZIP code 33971 has 580 business establishments employing approximately 5,023 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33971? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33971 are: Construction (216), Health care and social assistance (59), Retail trade (57). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33971? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33971 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 33971? ▼
In ZIP code 33971, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 33971? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33971 is 35.6 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 33971? ▼
In ZIP code 33971, approximately 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33971? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33971 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.