Zip code 33965: Fort Myers, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 33965?

33965 is assigned to Fort Myers, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 33965 in?

33965 is in Lee County, Florida.

Q: What is the population of 33965?

About 4,836 people live in 33965, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 33965?

The median household income in 33965 is $26,354.

Q: What zip codes are near 33965?

The closest zip codes to 33965 are 33967, 33929, 33928, 33913, 33912.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyEastern Time

Population

4,836

Median household income

$26K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,339/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.4 sq mi

2,006 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 33965

33965 is a suburban zip code in Fort Myers, Florida (Lee County), covering 2.4 sq mi of land. About 4,836 people live here, or 2,006 per square mile. The median resident is 19.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $26,354 a year, about 33% of the national median of $80,734. 77.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,339 a month.

32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 16.6 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; food service; and cleaning and personal care. 25% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 33965 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate77.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%4th of 970 in FL
Unemployment rate17.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%9th of 973 in FL
Rent-burdened renters84.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%23rd of 945 in FL
Population density2,006/sq mi
57th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi391st of 977 in FL
Diversity index49
50th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7489th of 977 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher31.5%
49th
U.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%443rd of 975 in FL
Median gross rent$1,339
46th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669619th of 902 in FL
Work from home9.6%
32nd
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%725th of 975 in FL
Government workers11.3%
29th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%485th of 973 in FL
Broadband access89%
28th
U.S. 91% · FL 91.6%672nd of 969 in FL
Foreign-born residents4.7%
28th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%795th of 977 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485753rd of 968 in FL
Uninsured rate3.9%
21st
U.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%905th of 973 in FL
Population4,836
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077812th of 977 in FL
Average commute16.6 min
3rd
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min925th of 948 in FL
Median household income$26,354
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568944th of 948 in FL
Per capita income$13,166
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609962nd of 977 in FL
Median age19.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6971st of 977 in FL
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%967th of 969 in FL
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%965th of 976 in FL
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%961st of 969 in FL
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%970th of 977 in FL
Residents under 182%
1st
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%950th of 977 in FL
Median earnings per worker$7,133
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337953rd of 961 in FL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%926th of 973 in FL
Healthcare workers2.2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%930th of 973 in FL
Self-employed workers3.1%
1st
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%930th of 973 in FL

Measure	33965	Lee	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Poverty rateWeakness	77.6%	12%	12.6%	12.5%	99th	4th of 970
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.3%	4%	4.8%	5.2%	99th	9th of 973
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	84.1%	60%	60.1%	51.1%	99th	23rd of 945
Population density	2,006/sq mi	1,047/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	57th	391st of 977
Diversity index	49	54.7	64.7	61.4	50th	489th of 977
Bachelor's degree or higher	31.5%	31.2%	34.1%	35.7%	49th	443rd of 975
Median gross rent	$1,339	$1,712	$1,669	$1,413	46th	619th of 902
Work from home	9.6%	15.4%	15.7%	15.1%	32nd	725th of 975
Government workers	11.3%	10.4%	11.7%	14.5%	29th	485th of 973
Broadband access	89%	92.1%	91.6%	91%	28th	672nd of 969
Foreign-born residents	4.7%	18.9%	21.9%	14.1%	28th	795th of 977
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.479	0.485	0.483	25th	753rd of 968
Uninsured rate	3.9%	12.9%	11.5%	8.4%	21st	905th of 973
Population	4,836	817,666	22,416,077	334,922,499	8th	812th of 977
Average commuteStrength	16.6 min	29.4 min	28 min	26.4 min	3rd	925th of 948
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,354	$76,107	$74,568	$80,734	1st	944th of 948
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,166	$44,931	$42,609	$44,673	1st	962nd of 977
Median age	19.5	49	42.6	38.9	1st	971st of 977
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	74.3%	67.6%	65.2%	1st	967th of 969
Veterans	0%	7.7%	7.4%	6.2%	1st	965th of 976
Housing vacancy	0%	25.7%	14.7%	10.1%	1st	961st of 969
Residents 65 and older	0%	28.9%	21.3%	17.2%	1st	970th of 977
Residents under 18	2%	17.2%	19.5%	22%	1st	950th of 977
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$7,133	$43,239	$44,337	$49,666	1st	953rd of 961
Tech workers	0%	2.2%	3.1%	3.8%	1st	926th of 973
Healthcare workers	2.2%	9.7%	9.5%	9.7%	1st	930th of 973
Self-employed workers	3.1%	13.8%	12.8%	10%	1st	930th of 973

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

97%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.5

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White69%
Black9%
Hispanic15%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.1%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

56.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

75%

Spanish

14%

Other Indo-European

11%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 109
Average household size: 4.2
Family households: 21.1%
Married couples: 21.1%
Living alone: 15.6%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

51%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

33965

$26,354

Lee Co.

$76,107

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,166

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

77.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

33965

—

Lee Co.

$362,200

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

33965

$1,339

Lee Co.

$1,712

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

35%

2–4 units

5–19 units

22%

20+ units

43%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 109
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 2013
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 84.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 65.9%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

44%

20–29

16%

30–44

14%

45–59

60+

0.5%

Average commute

16.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

26%

Food service

21%

Cleaning and personal care

19%

Office and admin

Education

Management

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Healthcare

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

0.9%

Business and finance

0.6%

Production

0.4%

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

29%

Education

25%

Restaurants and hotels

22%

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

0.5%

Professional and technical services

0.3%

Manufacturing

Construction

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$7,133

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	33965	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$7,220	$74,888
Service	$7,850	$26,804
Sales and office	$5,748	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$121,028	$49,199
Production and transportation	$10,868	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

30%

Some college

Associate's

30%

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 13%
Households with broadband: 89%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.1%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 3.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Fort Myers
State: Florida
County: Lee County
Center point: 26.4677° N, 81.7637° W
Land area: 2.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Florida Gulf Coast University (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 33965

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
33967	Fort Myers, FL	3 mi	28,341	$90,519	$364,400
33929	Estero, FL · PO box	3.4 mi	—	—	—
33928	Estero, FL	4.7 mi	31,926	$102,624	$465,500
33913	Fort Myers, FL	5.2 mi	31,538	$110,373	$488,800
33912	Fort Myers, FL	6 mi	19,533	$103,194	$409,100
34135	Bonita Springs, FL	7.1 mi	48,252	$91,380	$461,200
34134	Bonita Springs, FL	8.5 mi	16,475	$130,719	$705,500
34133	Bonita Springs, FL · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
34136	Bonita Springs, FL · PO box	8.9 mi	—	—	—
33966	Fort Myers, FL	9.1 mi	12,513	$84,965	$388,800
33973	Lehigh Acres, FL	9.4 mi	14,392	$60,530	$355,800
33907	Fort Myers, FL	9.4 mi	25,033	$52,478	$257,800

Questions about 33965

What city is zip code 33965?

33965 is assigned to Fort Myers, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 33965 in?

33965 is in Lee County, Florida.

What is the population of 33965?

About 4,836 people live in 33965, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 33965 in?

33965 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 33965?

The median household income in 33965 is $26,354.

What zip codes are near 33965?

The closest zip codes to 33965 are 33967, 33929, 33928, 33913, 33912.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 33965, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.