ZIP Code 33965 in Fort Myers, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Fort Myers, Florida
Names to Avoid:
Florida Gulf Coast Univ, Ft Myers
County:Lee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:06:25 PM
Population:3,659 [See All]
Area Code:239
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:26.4640, -81.7690
Land Area:2.411 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 33965 has 3,659 residents and 278 households (average 3.09 persons per household). The median age is 19.7 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.9% male and 58.1% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.8%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.4%, 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:3,659Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,416Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,517.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$25,395Source: Census ACS
Households:278Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:3.09Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:11.30Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--7509831,0111,1161,6311,5391,5621,6591,7351,3592,5303,7934,416
Decennial Census1,648------------------3,659------
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: 19.7

Male Median Age: 19.8

Female Median Age: 19.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male4408685442387911920697300
Female12411,30276012945223720002
Total16812,1701,3043517111413112313117302
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,84673.26%
Black:2716.98%
Hispanic:*56314.49%
Asian:541.39%
American Indian:150.39%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:1363.50%
Total:3,885100%
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:1,53241.87%19.8 years
Females:2,12758.13%19.7 years
Total:3,659100%19.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:4,10392.91%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:711.61%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1302.94%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1125.48%
Total Population:4,416100%
Total Native Population:4,17494.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:2425.48%
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 $25,395, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $25,395. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.1%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.4%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (43.6%).

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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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$25,179$25,395
Median Family Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$9,044$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$4,250$4,583$0$0$0$0$0$28,438$0
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:1,91443.34%
Unemployed:2976.73%
Not In Labor Force:2,20549.93%
Total:4,416100%
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:35918.76%
Service:83443.57%
Sales and Office:67635.32%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:452.35%
Total Civilian Employed Population:1,914100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($325,000), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $1,350, which is far less than the state median ($1,564), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,350. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

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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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
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 $999:2430.77%
$1,000 to $1,499:2430.77%
$1,500 to $1,999:1417.95%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:1620.51%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:78100%
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$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$1,365$1,350
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):00.00%
Renter Occupied:78100.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:78100%

Occupied Housing Units:78100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:78100%
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:2937.18%
Multi-Family Units:4962.82%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:78100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (11.90%). Private coverage is 88.20%, which is notably higher than the state rate (63.50%). Public coverage is 12.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (37.00%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), up 666,666,666.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 666,666,666.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, 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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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:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1425.93%
Some college, no degree:2648.15%
Associate's degree:1425.93%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:54100%
High school or higher:54100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
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:3,89484.97%
Public Insurance:55512.11%
No Insurance:1342.92%
Total:4,583100%
Has Health Insurance:4,44997.08%
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 Poverty-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
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:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:4,332100.00%
Total:4,332100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 33965 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 19 business establishments, employing about 331 people with an annual payroll of $4,700,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:1Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:19Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,283,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,700,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:331Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 33965 is located in Lee County, Florida, within the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15980) and Florida's 19th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 792,692 people, about 0.46% of whom live in ZIP Code 33965. It covers 2.411 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:15980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:792,692Source: Census
MSA:Fort Myers-Cape Coral, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:2.411 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.029 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:19Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:750.37 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1224125Source: Census
Place Name:Fort Myers city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


33966 | | 33960

Schools in ZIP Code 33965


We could not locate which school district 33965 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.

Athenian Academy Charter School 18801 Oak Center Dr.
Fort Myers, FL 33967
District: Lee County School DistrictNearby
Three Oaks Elementary School 19600 Cypress View Dr
Fort Myers, FL 33967
District: Lee County School DistrictNearby
Three Oaks Middle School 18500 3 Oaks Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33967
District: Lee County School DistrictNearby
Pinewoods Elementary School 11900 Stoneybrook Golf Dr
Estero, FL 33928
District: Lee County School DistrictNearby
San Carlos Park Elementary School 17282 Lee Rd
Fort Myers, FL 33967
District: Lee County School DistrictNearby
Gospel Baptist Christian School 24861 Old 41 Rd
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
District: Private SchoolNearby
De Lasalle Academy Of Fort Myers 6401 Techster Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
District: Private SchoolNearby
Crown Of Life Christian Academy 5820 Daniels Pkwy
Fort Myers, FL 33912
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33965


Florida Gulf Coast University 10501 Fgcu Blvd S
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
Type: Post Secondary
Paul Mitchell The School-Fort Myers 9941 Interstate Commerce Drive
Fort Myers, FL 33913
Type: Post Secondary
Cozmo Beauty School 10347 Bonita Beach Rd Se Ste 103
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Southwestern State College 8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Academy 4387 Colonial Boulevard
Fort Myers, FL 33966-1155
Type: Post Secondary
Hodges University 4501 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33966
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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