| City: | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| City Alias: | Ft Lauderdale, Tamarac |
| Names to Avoid: | Lauder Hill, Lauderhill, Ldhl |
| County: | Broward County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:52:23 PM |
| Population: | 51,011 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 954 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 26.2119, -80.2664 |
| Land Area: | 8.235 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 33321 has 51,011 residents and 22,418 households (average 2.26 persons per household). The median age is 48.3 years, older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.8% male and 55.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (41.0%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.7%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 51,011Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 50,414Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 53,064Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 6,194.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $60,013Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 22,418Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $259,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.26Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.42Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 43,959 | 44,235 | 44,326 | 45,661 | 46,181 | 47,039 | 48,037 | 47,974 | 47,413 | 48,061 | 50,513 | 50,307 | 50,414 |
| Decennial Census | 44,327 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 51,011 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.3
Male Median Age: 44.5
Female Median Age: 51.2
| 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 | 1,064 | 1,198 | 1,307 | 1,200 | 1,114 | 1,213 | 1,534 | 1,492 | 1,438 | 1,401 | 1,432 | 1,610 | 1,625 | 1,461 | 1,307 | 1,016 | 677 | 767 |
| Female | 1,047 | 1,112 | 1,212 | 1,149 | 1,105 | 1,344 | 1,681 | 1,758 | 1,584 | 1,658 | 1,773 | 2,092 | 2,041 | 2,159 | 1,996 | 1,654 | 1,155 | 1,635 |
| Total | 2,111 | 2,310 | 2,519 | 2,349 | 2,219 | 2,557 | 3,215 | 3,250 | 3,022 | 3,059 | 3,205 | 3,702 | 3,666 | 3,620 | 3,303 | 2,670 | 1,832 | 2,402 |
| White: | 20,937 | 36.12% |
| Black: | 13,769 | 23.76% |
| Hispanic:* | 16,684 | 28.79% |
| Asian: | 1,591 | 2.74% |
| American Indian: | 165 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 26 | 0.04% |
| Other: | 4,788 | 8.26% |
| Total: | 57,960 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 22,856 | 44.81% | 44.5 years |
| Females: | 28,155 | 55.19% | 51.2 years |
| Total: | 51,011 | 100% | 48.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 29,194 | 57.91% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2,146 | 4.26% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 14,533 | 28.83% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 4,541 | 37.83% |
| Total Population: | 50,414 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 31,340 | 62.17% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 19,074 | 37.83% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $60,013, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,600 (41.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,229. Family households earn a median of $70,585 versus $44,618 for nonfamily households (a difference of $25,967). By gender, male median income is $51,091 and female is $47,158, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,933 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.4%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (34.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $42,413 | $43,355 | $43,689 | $43,938 | $43,342 | $44,477 | $45,010 | $48,986 | $49,784 | $52,263 | $54,428 | $60,113 | $60,013 |
| Median Family Income | $54,038 | $54,808 | $56,983 | $55,688 | $53,423 | $54,544 | $55,178 | $58,675 | $58,972 | $59,592 | $63,984 | $69,434 | $70,585 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $30,386 | $29,321 | $29,315 | $27,911 | $29,594 | $30,373 | $30,357 | $31,512 | $34,335 | $36,250 | $36,240 | $42,872 | $44,618 |
| Median Male Income | $42,224 | $43,679 | $43,503 | $44,217 | $42,032 | $41,178 | $41,636 | $42,259 | $41,579 | $45,458 | $46,987 | $53,275 | $51,091 |
| Median Female Income | $39,574 | $38,609 | $40,066 | $38,924 | $38,460 | $36,638 | $38,583 | $38,740 | $38,497 | $39,860 | $45,776 | $50,183 | $47,158 |
| Employed: | 23,770 | 55.32% |
| Unemployed: | 1,887 | 4.39% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 17,314 | 40.29% |
| Total: | 42,971 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 8,241 | 34.67% |
| Service: | 4,620 | 19.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 6,151 | 25.88% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 2,227 | 9.37% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 2,531 | 10.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 23,770 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $259,200, which is much lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $102,700 (65.62%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,400. The median gross rent is $1,846, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $615 (49.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $403. Of occupied housing, owners make up 77.91% (52.63% with a mortgage, 47.37% free-and-clear) and renters 22.09% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.33%, which is markedly below 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 | $156,500 | $136,600 | $123,100 | $121,400 | $126,100 | $134,500 | $148,100 | $162,600 | $173,800 | $189,900 | $199,900 | $236,800 | $259,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 73 | 1.50% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 700 | 14.40% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 2,316 | 47.63% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 1,059 | 21.78% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 513 | 10.55% |
| $3,000 or more: | 92 | 1.89% |
| No Rent: | 109 | 2.24% |
| Total: | 4,862 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,231 | $1,170 | $1,140 | $1,149 | $1,193 | $1,274 | $1,344 | $1,396 | $1,443 | $1,511 | $1,632 | $1,756 | $1,846 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 9,024 | 41.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 8,123 | 36.91% |
| Renter Occupied: | 4,862 | 22.09% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 22,009 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 22,009 | 91.67% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 2,000 | 8.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,009 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 11,868 | 49.43% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12,053 | 50.20% |
| Other Units: | 88 | 0.37% |
| Total Housing Units: | 24,009 | 100% |
In 2023, 27.70% 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 89.30%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.90%, which is generally lower than the state rate (11.90%). The share of people in poverty is 10.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 3.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.30%). College enrollment is 31.68%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 1,999 | 5.17% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,126 | 5.50% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 11,226 | 29.03% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,569 | 22.16% |
| Associate's degree: | 4,058 | 10.49% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,650 | 17.19% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,047 | 10.46% |
| Total: | 38,675 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 34,550 | 89.33% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 10,697 | 27.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 31,852 | 57.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 19,451 | 34.87% |
| No Insurance: | 4,474 | 8.02% |
| Total: | 55,777 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 51,303 | 91.98% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.6% | 8.4% | 9.9% | 7.1% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 8.0% | 7.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 9.6% | 10.4% | 10.9% |
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: | 387 | 3.87% |
| Kindergarten: | 639 | 6.38% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,734 | 37.30% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,079 | 20.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,171 | 31.68% |
| Total: | 10,010 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 1,026 | 10.25% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6,452 | 64.46% |
ZIP Code 33321 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 973 business establishments, employing about 11,152 people with an annual payroll of $670,390,000. USPS data shows 23,480 residential mailboxes and 770 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 23,480Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 770Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 23,946Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 8,514Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 9,103Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 973Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $163,165,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $670,390,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11,152Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 33321 is located in Broward County, Florida, within the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33100) and Florida's 20th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,138,876 people, about 0.83% of whom live in ZIP Code 33321, and is subdivided into the Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach-Sunrise, FL division. It covers 8.235 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.385 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: | 8.235 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.385 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 20Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2427.42 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 33321 is in the Broward County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 6 public schools and 1 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.