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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
$72,192
Median income
$312,600
Median home value
14.6%
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 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.

ZIP code 33974 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 58.9 square miles in Lehigh Acres, Lee County, Florida. The area is home to 11,982 residents, producing a population density of 203 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 33974 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33974 sits at $72,192 (6% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $25,658. The poverty rate stands at 15.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $312,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,786 per month, and 72.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33974 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.3, and the average commute is 40 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 33974 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 33974

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33974.

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 33974, 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

11,982

Population

58.9

Area (sq mi)

203

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33974?

32.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

33.3%

Foreign-Born

White 34.6%
African American 16.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%

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?

$72,192

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$25,658

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

40.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33974 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,192 Top 50% higher than 50% 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 53.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,784

Total Housing Units

5,438

Occupied Units

346

Vacant Units

3.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.7%
Renter 27.3%

$312,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33974 ranks #6 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 33974 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 33974 ranks #6 of 8 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 3.8 mi
33972 Lehigh Acres, FL 10,880 6.0 mi
33976 Lehigh Acres, FL 12,534 5.4 mi
33913 Fort Myers, FL 17,103 6.6 mi
33973 Lehigh Acres, FL 10,798 8.3 mi
33971 Lehigh Acres, FL 19,730 7.9 mi
33928 Estero, FL 20,830 12.3 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 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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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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