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Lehigh Acres, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33972

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

10,880
168/sq mi
$73,819
Median income
$320,600
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
168
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33972 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33972 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.8 square miles in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida. The area is home to 10,880 residents, producing a population density of 168 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 33972 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33972 sits at $73,819 (4% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $27,572. The poverty rate stands at 14.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $320,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $1,552 per month, and 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33972 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 33972 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 33972

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33972.

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 33972, Lehigh Acres, 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

10,880

Population

64.8

Area (sq mi)

168

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33972?

37.8

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

27.8%

Foreign-Born

White 56.4%
African American 11.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 39.9%

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?

$73,819

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$27,572

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

39.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33972 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,819 Top 47% higher than 53% 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 56.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,812

Total Housing Units

5,091

Occupied Units

721

Vacant Units

3.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$320,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$1,552

Median Rent

2003

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

-1.5%

YoY Change (2024)

341

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+241%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33972 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +241% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 200
2021 +21.6% 243
2022 +27.5% 310
2023 +11.8% 347
2024 -1.5% 341

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 185 business establishments in ZIP 33972, employing approximately 597 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,430,000.

185

Businesses

597

Employees

$25.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 86 46.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 14.6%
Transportation and warehousing 14 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 14 7.6%
Retail trade 9 4.9%
Other services (except public administration) 9 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 4.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.3%
Finance and insurance 3 1.6%

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 33972 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 33972 ranks #7 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 33972 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 33972 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
33936 Lehigh Acres, FL 18,994 2.8 mi
33971 Lehigh Acres, FL 19,730 5.1 mi
33974 Lehigh Acres, FL 11,982 6.0 mi
33920 Alva, FL 4,947 5.9 mi
33976 Lehigh Acres, FL 12,534 5.8 mi
33973 Lehigh Acres, FL 10,798 7.8 mi
33905 Fort Myers, FL 31,203 9.0 mi
33913 Fort Myers, FL 17,103 10.4 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33972 in? ▼
ZIP code 33972 (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 33972? ▼
ZIP code 33972 in Lehigh Acres, FL has a population of 10,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33972? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33972 is $73,819, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33972? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33972 is $320,600, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33972? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33972 is White at 56.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33972? ▼
ZIP code 33972 has 185 business establishments employing approximately 597 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33972? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33972 are: Construction (86), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (27), Transportation and warehousing (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33972? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33972 decreased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 241%. 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 33972? ▼
In ZIP code 33972, 56.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.4% 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 33972? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33972 is 39.7 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 33972? ▼
In ZIP code 33972, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33972? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33972 is 14.7% 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 Lehigh Acres, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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