| City: | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| City Alias: | Ft Lauderdale, Laud Lakes, Lauderdale Lakes, Lauderhill, Oakland Park, Plantation, Wilton Manors |
| County: | Broward County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:52:05 PM |
| Population: | 69,413 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 954 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 26.1438, -80.1735 |
| Land Area: | 10.371 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 33311 has 69,413 residents and 24,478 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 36.7 years, younger than the state (43.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (80.6%, much higher than the state average of 15.1% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (9.8%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 69,413Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 73,280Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 73,571Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,693.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $51,918Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 24,478Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $276,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.27Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 62,566 | 63,598 | 65,304 | 65,688 | 67,235 | 68,664 | 71,227 | 73,034 | 76,073 | 75,705 | 73,388 | 75,435 | 73,280 |
| Decennial Census | 63,786 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 69,413 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 36.7
Male Median Age: 36.5
Female Median Age: 36.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,271 | 2,521 | 2,594 | 2,373 | 2,043 | 2,139 | 2,310 | 2,133 | 2,063 | 2,022 | 2,227 | 2,345 | 2,221 | 1,687 | 1,165 | 809 | 488 | 399 |
| Female | 2,180 | 2,451 | 2,564 | 2,266 | 2,169 | 2,494 | 2,671 | 2,538 | 2,240 | 2,142 | 2,220 | 2,239 | 2,108 | 1,686 | 1,312 | 925 | 734 | 664 |
| Total | 4,451 | 4,972 | 5,158 | 4,639 | 4,212 | 4,633 | 4,981 | 4,671 | 4,303 | 4,164 | 4,447 | 4,584 | 4,329 | 3,373 | 2,477 | 1,734 | 1,222 | 1,063 |
| White: | 6,772 | 9.50% |
| Black: | 55,957 | 78.49% |
| Hispanic:* | 5,830 | 8.18% |
| Asian: | 444 | 0.62% |
| American Indian: | 215 | 0.30% |
| Hawaiian: | 11 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 2,060 | 2.89% |
| Total: | 71,289 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 33,810 | 48.71% | 36.5 years |
| Females: | 35,603 | 51.29% | 36.9 years |
| Total: | 69,413 | 100% | 36.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 54,451 | 74.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 1,028 | 1.40% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9,911 | 13.52% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 7,890 | 24.29% |
| Total Population: | 73,280 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 55,479 | 75.71% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 17,801 | 24.29% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $51,918, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $20,899 (67.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,269. Family households earn a median of $56,965 versus $31,078 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,887). By gender, male median income is $42,491 and female is $40,546, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,945 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.1%, which is slightly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.0%, which is much higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $31,019 | $30,744 | $30,738 | $31,001 | $31,913 | $31,745 | $33,453 | $35,075 | $36,649 | $40,684 | $43,007 | $48,020 | $51,918 |
| Median Family Income | $32,873 | $33,508 | $33,907 | $32,994 | $35,420 | $36,008 | $37,713 | $39,118 | $41,071 | $44,891 | $47,509 | $52,609 | $56,965 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,480 | $23,553 | $22,687 | $24,772 | $24,665 | $22,407 | $24,306 | $24,551 | $25,245 | $22,024 | $26,961 | $29,204 | $31,078 |
| Median Male Income | $31,649 | $32,695 | $32,768 | $32,870 | $32,136 | $30,866 | $31,879 | $31,863 | $32,075 | $32,961 | $37,925 | $41,087 | $42,491 |
| Median Female Income | $28,217 | $28,148 | $28,430 | $28,061 | $27,177 | $26,100 | $26,264 | $27,432 | $28,993 | $31,245 | $34,371 | $38,813 | $40,546 |
| Employed: | 30,639 | 56.03% |
| Unemployed: | 2,661 | 4.87% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 21,380 | 39.10% |
| Total: | 54,680 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 7,665 | 25.02% |
| Service: | 8,586 | 28.02% |
| Sales and Office: | 6,581 | 21.48% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,992 | 9.77% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4,815 | 15.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 30,639 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $276,600, which is much lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $116,000 (72.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $118,900. The median gross rent is $1,385, which is generally lower than the state median ($1,564), is up $452 (48.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $276. Of occupied housing, owners make up 47.89% (56.33% with a mortgage, 43.67% free-and-clear) and renters 52.11% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 10.26%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (15.19%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $160,600 | $138,800 | $119,300 | $110,100 | $109,700 | $115,900 | $120,700 | $140,600 | $157,700 | $185,500 | $215,500 | $246,600 | $276,600 |
| Less than $500: | 731 | 5.72% |
| $500 to $999: | 2,576 | 20.15% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 3,872 | 30.29% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3,198 | 25.02% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,489 | 11.65% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 322 | 2.52% |
| $3,000 or more: | 212 | 1.66% |
| No Rent: | 382 | 2.99% |
| Total: | 12,782 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $933 | $943 | $937 | $954 | $985 | $1,008 | $1,050 | $1,085 | $1,109 | $1,120 | $1,172 | $1,297 | $1,385 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 6,616 | 26.97% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 5,129 | 20.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12,782 | 52.11% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 24,527 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 24,527 | 89.74% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,803 | 10.26% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,330 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 14,548 | 53.23% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12,358 | 45.22% |
| Other Units: | 424 | 1.55% |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,330 | 100% |
In 2023, 17.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.10%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 16.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 43.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 45.70%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 8.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.52%). College enrollment is 17.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 2,935 | 6.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 6,039 | 12.74% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 17,750 | 37.45% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,259 | 17.42% |
| Associate's degree: | 3,954 | 8.34% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,291 | 11.16% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,173 | 6.69% |
| Total: | 47,401 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 38,427 | 81.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 8,464 | 17.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 31,875 | 41.45% |
| Public Insurance: | 33,207 | 43.18% |
| No Insurance: | 11,815 | 15.36% |
| Total: | 76,897 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 65,082 | 84.64% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 27.5% | 26.7% | 27.1% | 28.9% | 25.7% | 26.0% | 24.9% | 25.2% | 24.5% | 22.0% | 21.0% | 21.7% | 19.2% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 1,395 | 6.81% |
| Kindergarten: | 1,163 | 5.68% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 10,346 | 50.52% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,989 | 19.48% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,584 | 17.50% |
| Total: | 20,477 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 2,558 | 12.49% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 15,498 | 75.68% |
ZIP Code 33311 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,321 business establishments, employing about 14,386 people with an annual payroll of $792,599,000. USPS data shows 26,182 residential mailboxes and 2,665 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 26,182Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 2,665Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 28,236Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 16,148Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 6,648Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 1,321Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $206,517,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $792,599,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14,386Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 33311 is located in Broward County, Florida, within the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33100) and Florida's 20th and 23rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 6,138,876 people, about 1.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 33311, and is subdivided into the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise, FL division. It covers 10.371 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.173 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FLSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33100Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise, FL (CBSA Div 22744)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 6,138,876Source: Census |
| MSA: | Miami-Fort Lauderdale, FL CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.371 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.173 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 20,23Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2427.42, 169.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Fort Lauderdale, FL PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1224000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fort Lauderdale city; FloridaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 33311 is part of 2 school districts, including: Broward County School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Lee County School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 23 public schools and 8 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.