Lehigh Acres, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33974
Lee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,982
- 203/sq mi High-density area
- $72,192
- Median income Near-median income area
- $312,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 14.6%
- 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 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 203
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33974 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 33974 (Lehigh Acres, FL) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.9 in 2023 to 282.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33974 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida, home to 11,982 residents across 58.9 square miles, a density of 203 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33974 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,192 (6% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,658. The poverty rate is 15.5%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $312,600 (17% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,786; owner occupancy is 72.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 40 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 33974 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 33974
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lehigh Acres, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33974.
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 10
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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 33974, 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
11,982
Population
58.9
Area (sq mi)
203
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33974?
32.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
33.3%
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?
$72,192
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$25,658
Per Capita Income
15.5%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
40.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33974 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)
$72,192 49th percentile higher than 49% 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
5,784housing units
5,784
Total Housing Units
5,438
Occupied Units
346
Vacant Units
3.66
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,786
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
-3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
282
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+182%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33974 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 180 |
| 2021 | +18.7% | 213 |
| 2022 | +26.4% | 270 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 292 |
| 2024 | -3.4% | 282 |
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 155 business establishments in ZIP 33974, employing approximately 622 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,943,000.
155
Businesses
622
Employees
$20.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 66 | 42.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 18.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.6% |
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 33974 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33928
Estero (33928)
20,830 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
Lehigh Acres (33974)
11,982 residents
- 33972
Lehigh Acres (33972)
10,880 residents
- 33973
Lehigh Acres (33973)
10,798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33974 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33974 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
- 33928
Estero (33928)
$102,624 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
- 33973
Lehigh Acres (33973)
$60,530 median income
- 33936
Lehigh Acres (33936)
$51,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33974 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33974, 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 (11,982 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 33974 in?
ZIP code 33974 (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 33974?
ZIP code 33974 in Lehigh Acres, FL has a population of 11,982 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33974?
The median household income in ZIP 33974 is $72,192, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33974?
The median home value in ZIP 33974 is $312,600, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33974?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33974 is Two or More Ethnicities at 37.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 56.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33974?
ZIP code 33974 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33974?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33974 are: Construction (66), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (29), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33974?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33974 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 33974?
In ZIP code 33974, 53.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 33974?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33974 is 40.3 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 33974?
In ZIP code 33974, approximately 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33974?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33974 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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