PlainZIP

Cape Coral, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33993

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

20,628
131/sq mi
$90,577
Median income
$364,800
Median home value
24.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cape Coral pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
131
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33993 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33993 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida, with 20,628 residents across 158.1 square miles, a density of 131 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 33993 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,577 (17% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $37,820. Poverty here runs at 12.2%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $364,800 (3% below the state average), median rent at $2,180 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.4%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 33993 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 33993

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cape Coral, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33993.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33993, Cape Coral, 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

20,628

Population

158.1

Area (sq mi)

131

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33993?

42.8

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

22.7%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 7.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 24.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.7%

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?

$90,577

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$37,820

Per Capita Income

12.2%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33993 ranks nationally

Cape Coral, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,577 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9%

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

What does housing look like?

14,439

Total Housing Units

12,053

Occupied Units

2,386

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$364,800

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$2,180

Median Rent

2006

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

-5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

352

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+252%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33993 have decreased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +252% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 224
2021 +20.5% 269
2022 +28.1% 345
2023 +8.0% 373
2024 -5.7% 352

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 462 business establishments in ZIP 33993, employing approximately 1,504 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,891,000.

462

Businesses

1,504

Employees

$60.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 131 28.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 69 14.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 11.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 34 7.4%
Retail trade 27 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 20 4.3%
Finance and insurance 14 3.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 2.8%
Wholesale trade 12 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.6%
Information 11 2.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.3%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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 33993 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 33993 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 33993 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 33993 ranks the highest 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
33991 Cape Coral, FL 18,010 4.7 mi
33909 Cape Coral, FL 23,119 5.3 mi
33922 Bokeelia, FL 4,055 6.9 mi
33903 North Fort Myers, FL 20,776 7.7 mi
33914 Cape Coral, FL 35,848 8.6 mi
33990 Cape Coral, FL 28,173 7.0 mi
33955 Punta Gorda, FL 10,060 8.7 mi
33904 Cape Coral, FL 30,613 9.6 mi
33956 Saint James City, FL 3,776 10.8 mi
33919 Fort Myers, FL 27,837 12.2 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

Related Areas

Lee County Cape Coral, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33993 in? ▼
ZIP code 33993 (Cape Coral) 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 33993? ▼
ZIP code 33993 in Cape Coral, FL has a population of 20,628 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33993? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33993 is $90,577, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33993? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33993 is $364,800, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33993? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33993 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33993? ▼
ZIP code 33993 has 462 business establishments employing approximately 1,504 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33993? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33993 are: Construction (131), Professional, scientific, and technical services (69), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33993? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33993 decreased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 252%. 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 33993? ▼
In ZIP code 33993, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% 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 33993? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33993 is 34.3 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 33993? ▼
In ZIP code 33993, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33993? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33993 is 12.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.