33440 ZIP Code — Clewiston, FL

Hendry County, Florida

ZIP code 33440 is located in Clewiston, Florida, within Hendry County. It covers approximately 725.99 square miles and serves a population of 19,800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33440

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $54,938. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 23% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 33440 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,800

population

725.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33440 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33440

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33440. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clewiston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33493 South Bay (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 09/2026

Population
Total population	19,800
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	725.99 sq mi
Water area	6.29 sq mi
Latitude	26.6075
Longitude	-80.9893
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	863

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 09/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	59.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	24.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	12.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

19,800

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$54,938

Median household income

$25,405

Per capita income

$136,400

Median home value

$849

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

5,875

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

468

Under 5

425

499

5–9

452

1,007

10–14

913

764

15–19

693

816

20–24

739

1,223

25–34

1,109

1,253

35–44

1,136

1,624

45–54

1,472

667

55–59

605

596

60–64

541

828

65–74

751

432

75–84

392

207

85+

188

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,536	22.9%
18 and over	15,264	77.1%
65 and over	2,798	14.1%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 40.8%

Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

Two or more races 16.8%

Black or African American 14.7%

Other race 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	10,108	40.8%
Hispanic or Latino	4,979	20.1%
Two or more races	4,154	16.8%
Black or African American	3,636	14.7%
Other race	962	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	601	2.4%
Asian	339	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	59.8%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	24.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.3%	12.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$54,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.2%

$50k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 22.9%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,400
Median rent / month	$849
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	52.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	36.3%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.8%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	42.4%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.6%
1 vehicle	32.6%
2 vehicles	32.8%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	5.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,143	45.0%
Cohabiting couple	596	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,347	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,892	27.1%
Households with children under 18	2,365	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,249	32.2%
Average household size	2.70

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	30.2%
Married	45.4%	39.8%
Separated	0.9%	3.0%
Widowed	1.9%	7.4%
Divorced	10.0%	19.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 36.8%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	138	2.8%
Kindergarten	230	4.7%
Elementary school	2,210	44.7%
High school	1,122	22.7%
College / grad school	1,239	25.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Agriculture & mining 13.7%

Professional & management 11.7%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 10.8%

Other services 6.6%

Construction 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	14.3%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.4%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.0%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	6.1%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.9

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 25.3%

18 and over 19.5%

Married-couple families 12.6%

Female-led households 26.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	15.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	22.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	37.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	37.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	43.3%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	23.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	493	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.9%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	36.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.9%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	13.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,907	95.5%
Spanish	4,372	23.1%
Other Indo-European	4,232	22.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.1%
Other languages	93	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	13,742	69.4%
Born in same state	12,931	65.3%
Born in different state	9,720	49.1%
Foreign born	811	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	6,058	30.6%
Not a US citizen	2,591	42.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,096	10.6%
French	621	3.1%
Italian	515	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	42	0.2%
German	38	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	87.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33440

What city is ZIP code 33440 in?

ZIP code 33440 is primarily assigned to Clewiston, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33440 in?

ZIP code 33440 falls within Hendry County, Florida.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33440?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 33440?

Approximately 23% of households in ZIP code 33440 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33440?

21% of residents in ZIP code 33440 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33440?

The median home value in ZIP code 33440 is $136,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 33440 in?

ZIP code 33440 observes the EST timezone.