ZIP Code 33991 in Cape Coral, FL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Cape Coral, Florida
City Alias:Matlacha Isle, Matlacha Isles
County:Lee County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:06:48 PM
Population:26,381 [See All]
Area Code:239
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:26.6327, -82.0179
Land Area:12.815 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 33991 has 26,381 residents and 9,956 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 45.3 years, slightly older than the state (43.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.5% male and 51.5% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (73.5%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.1%, which is 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:26,381Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:25,991Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:37,879Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:2,058.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$82,927Source: Census ACS
Households:9,956Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$351,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.77Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,22515,88516,71117,79418,62620,23021,73622,35422,51623,62023,89924,99325,991
Decennial Census18,010------------------26,381------
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: 45.3

Male Median Age: 44.4

Female Median Age: 46

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male600712939885609590632760758840937898884849846556283222
Female5297669618005735727008118749429241,0261,042963853579295371
Total1,1291,4781,9001,6851,1821,1621,3321,5711,6321,7821,8611,9241,9261,8121,6991,135578593
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19,37867.94%
Black:1,0043.52%
Hispanic:*6,10321.40%
Asian:4481.57%
American Indian:930.33%
Hawaiian:120.04%
Other:1,4865.21%
Total:28,524100%
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:12,80048.52%44.4 years
Females:13,58151.48%46.0 years
Total:26,381100%45.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:21,47582.62%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,0604.08%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,1118.12%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,34513.30%
Total Population:25,991100%
Total Native Population:22,53586.70%
Total Foreign-born Population:3,45613.30%
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 $82,927, which is far above the state median ($71,711), is up $25,688 (44.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,748. Family households earn a median of $85,909 versus $56,003 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,906). By gender, male median income is $56,063 and female is $52,217, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($47,382), with a current gap of $3,846 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 56.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (32.1%).

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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$57,239$58,118$52,633$51,549$52,345$58,844$60,477$66,095$69,179$66,088$70,457$76,996$82,927
Median Family Income$63,421$63,722$60,236$60,531$61,525$64,283$66,901$76,557$81,580$70,688$82,425$84,744$85,909
Median NonFamily Income$42,019$41,689$40,124$34,590$34,769$33,080$33,505$39,982$44,133$38,651$45,309$51,458$56,003
Median Male Income$42,136$43,025$40,969$43,941$42,854$42,323$45,634$46,582$49,019$51,735$51,647$53,856$56,063
Median Female Income$33,048$35,983$33,380$34,971$32,259$34,298$33,381$37,917$39,801$41,004$43,479$47,355$52,217
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:11,59454.68%
Unemployed:3451.63%
Not In Labor Force:9,26343.69%
Total:21,202100%
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:3,72532.13%
Service:2,41220.80%
Sales and Office:3,03526.18%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,19610.32%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,22610.57%
Total Civilian Employed Population:11,594100%
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 $351,100, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $169,500 (93.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,300. The median gross rent is $1,914, which is far above the national median ($1,348), is up $732 (61.93%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $413. Of occupied housing, owners make up 78.99% (61.58% with a mortgage, 38.42% free-and-clear) and renters 21.01% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.71%, 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$181,600$159,200$146,700$158,900$170,900$202,200$221,300$231,600$240,800$262,000$269,100$317,800$351,100
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 $999:974.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:28713.85%
$1,500 to $1,999:76636.97%
$2,000 to $2,499:64931.32%
$2,500 to $2,999:1818.74%
$3,000 or more:572.75%
No Rent:351.69%
Total:2,072100%
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$1,182$1,136$1,165$1,164$1,157$1,162$1,227$1,435$1,501$1,690$1,706$1,735$1,914
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4,79748.64%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,99330.35%
Renter Occupied:2,07221.01%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,862100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,86285.29%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,70114.71%
Total Housing Units:11,563100%
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:10,30889.15%
Multi-Family Units:1,1229.70%
Other Units:1331.15%
Total Housing Units:11,563100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 24.60% 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 94.10%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.60%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 7.10%, which is on par with the state rate (8.90%), down 0.90 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.70 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.50%). College enrollment is 17.98%, 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)


Less than 9th grade:4742.45%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:6633.43%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):6,58434.05%
Some college, no degree:5,08426.29%
Associate's degree:1,7799.20%
Bachelor's degree:3,09416.00%
Graduate or professional degree:1,6608.58%
Total:19,338100%
High school or higher:18,20194.12%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,75424.58%
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:16,96256.73%
Public Insurance:9,94133.25%
No Insurance:2,99710.02%
Total:29,900100%
Has Health Insurance:26,90389.98%
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 Poverty8.0%9.9%9.7%9.9%8.9%8.2%5.5%7.3%7.8%11.3%11.0%9.5%7.1%
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:3797.84%
Kindergarten:4529.35%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,24846.50%
High school (grades 9-12):88618.33%
College or graduate school:86917.98%
Total:4,834100%
Early Childhood:83117.19%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,58674.18%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 33991 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 746 business establishments, employing about 7,142 people with an annual payroll of $296,039,000. USPS data shows 14,403 residential mailboxes and 619 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:14,403Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:619Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:15,576Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:11,887Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,449Source: USPS
# of Businesses:746Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$72,377,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$296,039,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:7,142Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 33991 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 3.33% of whom live in ZIP Code 33991. It covers 12.815 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.023 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:12.815 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.023 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:1210275Source: Census
Place Name:Cape Coral city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


33993 | | 33990

Schools in ZIP Code 33991


ZIP Code 33991 is in the Lee County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 10 public schools and 2 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.

Cape Coral High School 2300 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Skyline Elementary School 620 Sw 19th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Trafalgar Middle School 2120 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Mid Cape Global Academy 76 Mid Cape Ter
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Trafalgar Elementary School 1850 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Challenger Middle School 624 Trafalgar Pkwy
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Oasis Elementary Charter School-North 2817 Sw 3rd Ln
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Patriot Elementary School 711 Sw 18th St
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
North Nicholas High School 428 Sw Pine Island Rd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Heritage Charter Academy Of Cape Coral 2107 Santa Barbara Blvd
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Lee County School District
Christian Life Academy 1150 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Private School
Christian Life Academy Of Lee County 1200 Sw 20th Ave
Cape Coral, FL 33991
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33991


Cape Coral Technical College 360 Santa Barbara Blvd North
Cape Coral, FL 33993-2479
Type: Post Secondary
The Salon Professional Academy-Ft Myers 1388 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Type: Post Secondary
Southern Technical College 1685 Medical Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33907-1108
Type: Post Secondary
Sunstate Academy 2040 Colonial Blvd
Fort Myers, FL 33907
Type: Post Secondary
Premiere International College 2055 Central Avenue
Fort Myers, FL 33901-3916
Type: Post Secondary
Florida Southwestern State College 8099 College Parkway
Fort Myers, FL 33919
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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