33308 ZIP Code — Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward County, Florida

ZIP code 33308 is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, within Broward County. It covers approximately 4.61 square miles and serves a population of 28,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 954.

About ZIP code 33308

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $489,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($80,445) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 33308 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

28,406

population

4.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33308 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33308

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33308. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Lauderdale	Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale	Acceptable
Fort Lauderdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33306 Fort Lauderdale (1.5 mi) 33334 Fort Lauderdale (1.7 mi) 33305 Fort Lauderdale (2.7 mi) 33060 Pompano Beach (3.3 mi) 33304 Fort Lauderdale (3.5 mi) 33309 Fort Lauderdale (3.9 mi) 33301 Fort Lauderdale (4.6 mi) 33062 Pompano Beach (4.9 mi) 33394 Fort Lauderdale (4.9 mi) 33311 Fort Lauderdale (5 mi) 33069 Pompano Beach (5.2 mi) 33316 Fort Lauderdale (5.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,406
Population density	6,162 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	4.61 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	26.1861
Longitude	-80.1080
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	954

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	20.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	15.2%	7.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

28,406

Population

6,162

People per sq mi

56.5

Median age

$80,445

Median household income

$75,791

Per capita income

$489,800

Median home value

$1,759

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

18,724

Housing units

54.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

503

Under 5

453

401

5–9

361

312

10–14

280

385

15–19

347

566

20–24

510

1,462

25–34

1,315

1,457

35–44

1,312

2,035

45–54

1,832

1,178

55–59

1,061

1,515

60–64

1,363

2,675

65–74

2,408

1,711

75–84

1,540

749

85+

675

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,816	9.9%
18 and over	25,590	90.1%
65 and over	9,758	34.4%
Median age	56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.7%

Two or more races 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 8.7%

Asian 2.2%

Black or African American 1.9%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	23,549	75.7%
Two or more races	3,202	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,716	8.7%
Asian	680	2.2%
Black or African American	602	1.9%
Other race	298	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	47	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	28	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.5%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.6%	30.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	20.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	15.2%	7.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 6.6%

$35k–$50k 10.2%

$50k–$75k 15.5%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 11.7%

$200k+ 16.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	6.6%
$35k–$50k	10.2%
$50k–$75k	15.5%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	13.5%
$150k–$200k	11.7%
$200k+	16.2%
Median income	$80,445

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

$500k–$1M 32.0%

$1M+ 16.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$489,800
Median rent / month	$1,759
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	33.6%
Single-family detached	23.8%
Large apartment buildings	59.1%
Mobile homes	0.2%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	35.1%
1960–1969	35.5%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	22.9%
2 bedrooms	47.3%
3 bedrooms	18.2%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	54.2%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	8.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	91.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,780	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,029	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	4,648	29.6%
Female householder, no spouse	4,221	26.9%
Households with children under 18	1,596	10.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	7,148	45.6%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	22.7%
Married	47.8%	47.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.6%
Widowed	4.2%	13.8%
Divorced	14.1%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 15.8%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 30.7%

Graduate / professional 24.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	54.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	418	11.8%
Kindergarten	170	4.8%
Elementary school	1,056	29.7%
High school	621	17.5%
College / grad school	1,288	36.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.5%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Finance & real estate 14.5%

Retail trade 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 5.7%

Other services 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Manufacturing 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Public administration 2.8%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.2%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	5.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	7.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.6%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	21.4%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.9

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 7.3%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 19.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	28.7%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	24.3%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	7.3%
Arthritis	27.2%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	13.1%
Poor mental health	11.8%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.7%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,192	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.4%
Under 18	4.3%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	25.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.8%
Public insurance	38.2%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,450	96.6%
Spanish	1,505	5.5%
Other Indo-European	770	2.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	556	2.0%
Other languages	152	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,830	76.8%
Born in same state	21,285	74.9%
Born in different state	5,957	21.0%
Foreign born	545	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	6,576	23.2%
Not a US citizen	4,202	63.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,307	11.6%
French	2,667	9.4%
Arab	1,430	5%
English	313	1.1%
Polish	300	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	295	1%
German	154	0.5%
Norwegian	120	0.4%
Dutch	65	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33308

What city is ZIP code 33308 in?

ZIP code 33308 is primarily assigned to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33308 in?

ZIP code 33308 falls within Broward County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33308 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 33308 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33308?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 33308 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 33308 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33308?

The median home value in ZIP code 33308 is $489,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 33308 in?

ZIP code 33308 observes the EST timezone.