33916 ZIP Code — Fort Myers, FL

Lee County, Florida

ZIP code 33916 is located in Fort Myers, Florida, within Lee County. It covers approximately 10.28 square miles and serves a population of 26,153 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 239.

About ZIP code 33916

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,400. Renters make up the majority at 66%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $46,342. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33916 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

26,153

population

10.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33916 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33916

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33916. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Myers	Acceptable
Fort Myers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33901 Fort Myers (2.6 mi) 33965 Fort Myers (3.2 mi) 33966 Fort Myers (4 mi) 33905 Fort Myers (5.4 mi) 33907 Fort Myers (5.9 mi) 33912 Fort Myers (6 mi) 33917 North Fort Myers (6.4 mi) 33973 Lehigh Acres (6.8 mi) 33919 Fort Myers (6.9 mi) 33971 Lehigh Acres (7.3 mi) 33903 North Fort Myers (7.5 mi) 33976 Lehigh Acres (9.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	26,153
Population density	2,544 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	10.28 sq mi
Water area	3.53 sq mi
Latitude	26.6376
Longitude	-81.8361
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	239

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	19.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	6.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

26,153

Population

2,544

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$46,342

Median household income

$26,376

Per capita income

$209,400

Median home value

$1,219

Median monthly rent

33.8%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

5.7%

Unemployment

5,715

Housing units

21.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

923

Under 5

985

697

5–9

744

691

10–14

737

15–19

786

938

20–24

1,002

1,975

25–34

2,107

2,239

35–44

2,390

1,442

45–54

1,538

802

55–59

856

481

60–64

513

1,057

65–74

1,128

579

75–84

618

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,618	21.5%
18 and over	20,535	78.5%
65 and over	3,570	13.7%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 28.6%

Black or African American 27.7%

Hispanic or Latino 20.3%

Two or more races 11.5%

Other race 10.3%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	9,388	28.6%
Black or African American	9,095	27.7%
Hispanic or Latino	6,671	20.3%
Two or more races	3,759	11.5%
Other race	3,384	10.3%
Asian	408	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	116	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	19.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.0%	6.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 9.4%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.4%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	3.5%
Median income	$46,342

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 21.1%

$300k–$500k 23.2%

$500k–$1M 7.8%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,400
Median rent / month	$1,219
Owner occupied	33.8%
Renter occupied	66.2%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	33.6%
Large apartment buildings	24.0%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	12.2%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	16.0%
2 bedrooms	38.0%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.0%
1 vehicle	39.8%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	10.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.7%
Electricity	96.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,621	36.0%
Cohabiting couple	823	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,258	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	3,352	33.3%
Households with children under 18	2,650	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,445	24.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	38.5%
Married	41.2%	37.4%
Separated	2.9%	2.1%
Widowed	1.8%	7.1%
Divorced	13.5%	14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.9%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 14.5%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.8%
Bachelor's or higher	21.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	334	6.0%
Kindergarten	335	6.1%
Elementary school	2,342	42.3%
High school	1,286	23.2%
College / grad school	1,240	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Construction 16.5%

Retail trade 13.7%

Professional & management 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Other services 4.8%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	22.4%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.2%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	3.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.3%
Carpool	17.0%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 35.0%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 13.0%

Female-led households 27.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.7%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	27.3%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	18.6%
Fair or poor health	25.1%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	33.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	25.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,252	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	18.8%
Uninsured under 19	9.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	24,245	92.7%
Spanish	4,181	17.2%
Other Indo-European	3,701	15.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	382	1.6%
Other languages	98	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,923	76.2%
Born in same state	18,508	70.8%
Born in different state	9,873	37.8%
Foreign born	1,415	5.4%
Naturalized citizen	6,230	23.8%
Not a US citizen	2,203	35.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,369	16.7%
Italian	1,076	4.1%
French	609	2.3%
English	139	0.5%
German	86	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	48	0.2%
Polish	28	0.1%
Dutch	11	0%
Norwegian	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33916

What city is ZIP code 33916 in?

ZIP code 33916 is primarily assigned to Fort Myers, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33916 in?

ZIP code 33916 falls within Lee County, Florida.

Is ZIP code 33916 mostly rentals?

66% of occupied units in ZIP code 33916 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33916?

21% of residents in ZIP code 33916 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33916?

The median household income in ZIP code 33916 is $46,342, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 33916?

ZIP code 33916 has an estimated population of 26,153 residents, with a density of 2,544 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 33916 in?

ZIP code 33916 observes the EST timezone.