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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 33974 has 17,233 residents and 5,152 households (average 3.34 persons per household). The median age is 33.2 years, significantly younger than the state (43.0) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.5% male and 50.5% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%). Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.0%) and White (42.3%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 47.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	17,233Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	19,330Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	25,377Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	769.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$65,809Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,152Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$272,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	3.34Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.09Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	10,053	11,703	13,826	16,816	16,640	17,560	16,785	17,119	17,757	19,304	19,187	19,218	19,330
Decennial Census	11,982	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	17,233	--	--	--

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: 33.2

Male Median Age: 32.2

Female Median Age: 34

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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	656	686	797	739	572	558	590	642	524	581	459	478	413	300	241	142	85	74
Female	624	688	769	693	512	549	633	681	628	555	521	522	411	300	252	176	98	84
Total	1,280	1,374	1,566	1,432	1,084	1,107	1,223	1,323	1,152	1,136	980	1,000	824	600	493	318	183	158

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	7,284	33.69%
Black:	3,135	14.50%
Hispanic:*	8,106	37.49%
Asian:	187	0.86%
American Indian:	106	0.49%
Hawaiian:	9	0.04%
Other:	2,793	12.92%
Total:	21,620	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,537	49.54%	32.2 years
Females:	8,696	50.46%	34.0 years
Total:	17,233	100%	33.2 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	12,483	64.58%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	683	3.53%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	3,533	18.28%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,631	31.89%
Total Population:	19,330	100%
Total Native Population:	13,166	68.11%
Total Foreign-born Population:	6,164	31.89%

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 $65,809, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $25,165 (61.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,164. Family households earn a median of $67,078 versus $45,915 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,163). By gender, male median income is $46,158 and female is $37,761, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $8,397 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 61.3%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.6%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$40,644	$37,234	$37,890	$40,537	$40,486	$41,752	$48,343	$47,831	$49,645	$51,669	$55,456	$60,617	$65,809
Median Family Income	$42,656	$38,330	$38,455	$41,130	$40,501	$41,634	$47,479	$46,741	$50,126	$52,583	$55,614	$62,247	$67,078
Median NonFamily Income	$25,862	$25,988	$27,091	$28,903	$29,577	$32,604	$35,462	$37,721	$33,594	$34,394	$40,446	$44,329	$45,915
Median Male Income	$31,613	$31,939	$33,875	$30,927	$30,510	$33,891	$36,427	$36,526	$38,645	$37,662	$40,172	$43,284	$46,158
Median Female Income	$28,281	$28,943	$27,757	$27,140	$25,988	$27,280	$28,899	$29,236	$30,505	$30,813	$32,619	$34,845	$37,761

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	8,712	59.43%
Unemployed:	271	1.85%
Not In Labor Force:	5,676	38.72%
Total:	14,659	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,229	25.59%
Service:	1,968	22.59%
Sales and Office:	1,664	19.10%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,291	14.82%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,560	17.91%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	8,712	100%

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 $272,800, which is far less than the state median ($325,000), is up $146,200 (115.48%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,200. The median gross rent is $1,698, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $790 (87.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $457. Of occupied housing, owners make up 69.63% (74.86% with a mortgage, 25.14% free-and-clear) and renters 30.37% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.55%, which is much lower than the state rate (15.19%).

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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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$126,600	$88,400	$85,500	$87,400	$94,700	$110,900	$125,700	$145,800	$162,600	$172,900	$193,700	$237,600	$272,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	15	0.92%
$1,000 to $1,499:	413	25.21%
$1,500 to $1,999:	941	57.45%
$2,000 to $2,499:	222	13.55%
$2,500 to $2,999:	10	0.61%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	37	2.26%
Total:	1,638	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$908	$861	$925	$925	$942	$980	$1,045	$1,117	$1,241	$1,309	$1,377	$1,595	$1,698

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,811	52.12%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	944	17.50%
Renter Occupied:	1,638	30.37%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,393	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,393	93.45%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	378	6.55%
Total Housing Units:	5,771	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	5,566	96.45%
Multi-Family Units:	183	3.17%
Other Units:	22	0.38%
Total Housing Units:	5,771	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 16.30% 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 84.50%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 17.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 44.30%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 46.00%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.55%). College enrollment is 19.37%, 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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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	859	7.02%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,042	8.51%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,652	38.01%
Some college, no degree:	1,987	16.23%
Associate's degree:	1,706	13.94%
Bachelor's degree:	1,533	12.52%
Graduate or professional degree:	461	3.77%
Total:	12,240	100%
High school or higher:	10,339	84.47%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,994	16.29%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	8,552	40.92%
Public Insurance:	8,880	42.49%
No Insurance:	3,467	16.59%
Total:	20,899	100%
Has Health Insurance:	17,432	83.41%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.7%	13.4%	15.2%	15.9%	16.2%	18.6%	18.2%	15.7%	13.7%	12.9%	11.3%	13.2%	14.0%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	252	4.41%
Kindergarten:	401	7.02%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,487	43.55%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,465	25.65%
College or graduate school:	1,106	19.37%
Total:	5,711	100%
Early Childhood:	653	11.43%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,353	76.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Lehigh Acres, Florida
Names to Avoid:	Leehigh, Leehigh Acres, Lehigh
County:	Lee County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	10:06:35 PM
Population:	17,233 [See All]
Area Code:	239
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	26.5595, -81.6130
Land Area:	22.389 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/33974/zip-code-33974.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	7,598Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	23Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,651Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,840Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	155Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$4,742,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$20,943,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	622Source: CBP

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:	22.389 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.444 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	17,19Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6369.97, 750.37 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	2007-06Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1239925Source: Census
Place Name:	Lehigh Acres CDP; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 33974 in Lehigh Acres, FL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 33974

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33974

Sources & References