ZIP Code 33955 in Punta Gorda, FL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Punta Gorda, Florida
Counties:Charlotte County[Primary]
Lee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:06:17 PM
Population:10,071 [See All]
Area Code:941
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:26.8242, -81.9689
Land Area:78.41 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 33955 has 10,071 residents and 4,788 households (average 2.03 persons per household). The median age is 63.6 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.2% male and 48.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.8%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:10,071Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:10,503Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:17,161Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:128.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$76,733Source: Census ACS
Households:4,788Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$321,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.03Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.72Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,2439,3299,8249,89710,19510,91211,55911,40611,43610,64510,42910,39710,503
Decennial Census10,060------------------10,071------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 63.6

Male Median Age: 63.1

Female Median Age: 64.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male129115165123171197214160160193283360521556740549340185
Female107105120140122121118124129192290408581728701519261144
Total2362202852632933183322842893855737681,1021,2841,4411,068601329
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,04589.90%
Black:3103.08%
Hispanic:*4614.58%
Asian:1151.14%
American Indian:200.20%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:1101.09%
Total:10,061100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,16151.25%63.1 years
Females:4,91048.75%64.1 years
Total:10,071100%63.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:9,44789.95%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:2672.54%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:5915.63%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1987.51%
Total Population:10,503100%
Total Native Population:9,71492.49%
Total Foreign-born Population:7897.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $76,733, which is far above the state median ($71,711), is up $30,084 (64.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $11,175. Family households earn a median of $95,317 versus $47,353 for nonfamily households (a difference of $47,964). By gender, male median income is $67,254 and female is $46,061, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $21,193 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 37.2%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is slightly lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$46,649$44,827$50,983$48,873$50,213$55,250$58,914$60,169$65,558$66,239$69,461$73,523$76,733
Median Family Income$50,957$50,963$55,372$55,505$57,094$61,074$68,607$77,118$80,545$80,435$84,866$92,482$95,317
Median NonFamily Income$31,466$30,966$31,963$31,274$31,511$32,340$35,219$34,096$47,738$39,331$42,736$45,563$47,353
Median Male Income$45,976$40,781$47,670$45,278$46,500$47,117$50,612$49,583$49,931$42,500$50,940$57,069$67,254
Median Female Income$32,261$32,460$37,250$37,339$36,094$40,276$44,975$48,929$56,597$43,365$45,511$47,500$46,061
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,45435.40%
Unemployed:1721.76%
Not In Labor Force:6,13162.84%
Total:9,757100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,29537.49%
Service:70320.35%
Sales and Office:68519.83%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:34910.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:42212.22%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,454100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $321,500, which is higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $127,800 (65.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $78,800. The median gross rent is $1,559, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $655 (72.46%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $363. Of occupied housing, owners make up 91.05% (37.50% with a mortgage, 62.50% free-and-clear) and renters 8.95% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.35%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$193,700$182,600$175,700$171,700$185,000$204,000$225,200$235,500$242,700$250,000$260,500$302,600$321,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:12026.49%
$1,000 to $1,499:6614.57%
$1,500 to $1,999:7215.89%
$2,000 to $2,499:4910.82%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:8218.10%
No Rent:6414.13%
Total:453100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$904$971$1,021$943$973$1,038$1,055$1,066$1,196$1,134$1,131$1,531$1,559
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,72834.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,88056.91%
Renter Occupied:4538.95%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,061100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,06173.65%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,81126.35%
Total Housing Units:6,872100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:4,49165.35%
Multi-Family Units:1,45421.16%
Other Units:92713.49%
Total Housing Units:6,872100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 30.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is falls below the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 89.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 9.40%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%). Public coverage is 56.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 7.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.00 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 (42.14%). College enrollment is 19.06%, which is on par with the state rate (27.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1691.82%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7688.26%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,81230.25%
Some college, no degree:1,87420.16%
Associate's degree:8248.86%
Bachelor's degree:1,82319.61%
Graduate or professional degree:1,02711.05%
Total:9,297100%
High school or higher:8,36089.92%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,85030.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:6,40549.34%
Public Insurance:5,63043.37%
No Insurance:9467.29%
Total:12,981100%
Has Health Insurance:12,03592.71%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty11.2%10.6%7.0%6.8%7.3%6.7%5.2%5.9%8.0%4.3%8.1%5.5%7.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:888.64%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):42942.14%
High school (grades 9-12):30730.16%
College or graduate school:19419.06%
Total:1,018100%
Early Childhood:888.64%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):82480.94%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 33955 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 150 business establishments, employing about 716 people with an annual payroll of $35,750,000. USPS data shows 8,454 residential mailboxes and 100 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:8,454Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:100Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:9,125Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:5,259Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:594Source: USPS
# of Businesses:150Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$8,043,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$35,750,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:716Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 33955 is located in Charlotte County, Florida, within the Punta Gorda, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 39460) and Florida's 17th and 19th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 195,083 people, about 5.16% of whom live in ZIP Code 33955. It covers 78.41 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.272 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Punta Gorda, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:39460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:195,083Source: Census
MSA:Punta Gorda, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:78.41 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:4.272 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:17,19Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6369.97, 750.37 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1259200Source: Census
Place Name:Punta Gorda city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


33956 | | 33954

Schools in ZIP Code 33955


We could not locate which school district 33955 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Florida Southwestern Collegiate High School 26300 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
District: Charlotte County School DistrictNearby
Punta Gorda Middle School 1001 Education Ave
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
District: Charlotte County School DistrictNearby
Charlotte High School 1250 Cooper St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
District: Charlotte County School DistrictNearby
East Elementary School 27050 Fairway Dr
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
District: Charlotte County School DistrictNearby
Sallie Jones Elementary School 1230 Narranja St
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
District: Charlotte County School DistrictNearby
Classical Christian Academy Inc. 7101 Bayshore Rd
North Fort Myers, FL 33917
District: Private SchoolNearby
Good Shepherd Lutheran School 4770 Orange Grove Blvd
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Cape Academy 231 Del Prado Blvd S Ste 6
Cape Coral, FL 33990
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33955


Cape Coral Technical College 360 Santa Barbara Blvd North
Cape Coral, FL 33993-2479
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College 2450 Harbor Boulevard
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5039
Type: Post Secondary
Jersey College - Port Charlotte 2450 Harbor Boulevard
Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5039
Type: Post Secondary
Premiere International College 2055 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901-3916
Type: Post Secondary
Fort Myers Technical College 3800 Michigan Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33916-2204
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers 1388 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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