Punta Gorda, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33983
Charlotte County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,954
- 506/sq mi High-density area
- $71,856
- Median income Near-median income area
- $363,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Punta Gorda pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 25%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 506
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33983 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 33983 (Punta Gorda, FL) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 327.0 in 2023 to 349.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 33983 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida, home to 13,954 residents across 27.6 square miles, a density of 506 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33983 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,856 (7% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,306. The poverty rate is 6.3%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $363,400 (3% below the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,492; 79.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Charlotte County, so 33983 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 33983
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Punta Gorda, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33983.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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 33983, Punta Gorda, 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
13,954
Population
27.6
Area (sq mi)
506
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33983?
57.2
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
9.5%
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?
$71,856
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$40,306
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
29.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 33983 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Punta Gorda, 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)
$71,856 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
9,288housing units
9,288
Total Housing Units
7,966
Occupied Units
1,322
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$363,400
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,492
Median Rent
1996
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
349
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+249%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 33983 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 197 |
| 2021 | +22.7% | 242 |
| 2022 | +27.7% | 309 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 327 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 349 |
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 194 business establishments in ZIP 33983, employing approximately 1,609 people with a combined annual payroll of $70,185,000.
194
Businesses
1,609
Employees
$70.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 11.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 20 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 4.1% |
| Information | 6 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33983 vs 33980 →
ZIP 33983 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33952
Port Charlotte (33952)
28,382 residents
- 33950
Punta Gorda (33950)
20,699 residents
- 33948
Port Charlotte (33948)
15,958 residents
- 33983
Punta Gorda (33983)
13,954 residents
- 34288 10,856
North Port (34288)
10,856 residents
- 33980 10,322
Punta Gorda (33980)
10,322 residents
- 33954 9,290
Port Charlotte (33954)
9,290 residents
- 34269 3,615
Arcadia (34269)
3,615 residents
- 34289 2,199
North Port (34289)
2,199 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33983 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 33983 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34288
North Port (34288)
$84,211 median income
- 34289
North Port (34289)
$83,411 median income
- 33954
Port Charlotte (33954)
$78,288 median income
- 33950
Punta Gorda (33950)
$76,369 median income
- 33983
Punta Gorda (33983)
$71,856 median income
- 33980
Punta Gorda (33980)
$63,591 median income
- 33948
Port Charlotte (33948)
$62,744 median income
- 33952
Port Charlotte (33952)
$61,382 median income
- 34269
Arcadia (34269)
$58,636 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 33983 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33980 | Punta Gorda, FL | 10,322 | 2.9 mi |
| 33952 | Port Charlotte, FL | 28,382 | 5.2 mi |
| 34269 | Arcadia, FL | 3,615 | 6.4 mi |
| 33954 | Port Charlotte, FL | 9,290 | 6.7 mi |
| 33950 | Punta Gorda, FL | 20,699 | 7.5 mi |
| 34288 | North Port, FL | 10,856 | 6.8 mi |
| 33948 | Port Charlotte, FL | 15,958 | 8.5 mi |
| 34289 | North Port, FL | 2,199 | 9.2 mi |
| 34268 | Nocatee, FL | 220 | 12.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33983, 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 (13,954 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 33983 in?
ZIP code 33983 (Punta Gorda) is located in Charlotte County, Florida. Charlotte County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/charlotte-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33983?
ZIP code 33983 in Punta Gorda, FL has a population of 13,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33983?
The median household income in ZIP 33983 is $71,856, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33983?
The median home value in ZIP 33983 is $363,400, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33983?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33983 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33983?
ZIP code 33983 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 1,609 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33983?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33983 are: Construction (32), Retail trade (23), Health care and social assistance (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33983?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33983 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. 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 33983?
In ZIP code 33983, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 33983?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33983 is 29.7 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 33983?
In ZIP code 33983, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33983?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33983 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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