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 High-density area
- $77,723
- Median income Near-median income area
- $310,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 33971 (Lehigh Acres, FL) rose +4.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 305.1 in 2023 to 317.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,615. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 2.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $310,000 (17% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,874; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33971 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 33971
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lehigh Acres, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33971.
- Construction
Construction
216 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 59
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Retail trade 57
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 33971?
34.1
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
34.7%
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?
$77,723
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$28,615
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
35.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33971 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Lehigh Acres, 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)
$77,723 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
8,958housing units
8,958
Total Housing Units
8,469
Occupied Units
489
Vacant Units
3.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$310,000
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 33905
Fort Myers (33905)
31,203 residents
- 33916
Fort Myers (33916)
20,134 residents
- 33971
Lehigh Acres (33971)
19,730 residents
- 33936
Lehigh Acres (33936)
18,994 residents
- 33913
Fort Myers (33913)
17,103 residents
- 33976
Lehigh Acres (33976)
12,534 residents
- 33974 11,982
Lehigh Acres (33974)
11,982 residents
- 33972 10,880
Lehigh Acres (33972)
10,880 residents
- 33973 10,798
Lehigh Acres (33973)
10,798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33971 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33971 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33913
Fort Myers (33913)
$110,373 median income
- 33920
Alva (33920)
$98,571 median income
- 33966
Fort Myers (33966)
$84,965 median income
- 33971
Lehigh Acres (33971)
$77,723 median income
- 33972
Lehigh Acres (33972)
$73,819 median income
- 33976
Lehigh Acres (33976)
$72,679 median income
- 33974
Lehigh Acres (33974)
$72,192 median income
- 33905
Fort Myers (33905)
$71,987 median income
- 33973
Lehigh Acres (33973)
$60,530 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33971, 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 (19,730 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 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.
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