33965 ZIP Code — Fort Myers, FL

Lee County, Florida

ZIP code 33965 is located in Fort Myers, Florida, within Lee County. It covers approximately 2.41 square miles and serves a population of 3,793 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 239.

About ZIP code 33965

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

Median household income is $25,179. Poverty affects 69% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 33965 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

3,793

population

2.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33965 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33965

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33965. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Myers	Acceptable
Fort Myers	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33966 Fort Myers (1.4 mi) 33901 Fort Myers (2.8 mi) 33907 Fort Myers (2.9 mi) 33912 Fort Myers (3.1 mi) 33916 Fort Myers (3.2 mi) 33919 Fort Myers (4.3 mi) 33973 Lehigh Acres (6.9 mi) 33905 Fort Myers (7.7 mi) 33908 Fort Myers (8.7 mi) 33971 Lehigh Acres (8.8 mi) 33967 Fort Myers (8.8 mi) 33967 Fort Myers (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,793
Population density	1,574 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	2.41 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	26.5929
Longitude	-81.8463
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	239

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

3,793

Population

1,574

People per sq mi

19.8

Median age

$25,179

Median household income

$4,142

Per capita income

Median home value

$1,365

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

7.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

952

15–19

1,173

723

20–24

891

25–34

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10	0.3%
18 and over	3,783	99.7%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.6%

Two or more races 9.7%

Black or African American 9%

Asian 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,859	72.6%
Two or more races	384	9.7%
Black or African American	356	9%
Asian	154	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	147	3.7%
Other race	39	1%

Household income

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 36.4%

$25k–$35k 51.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	36.4%
$25k–$35k	51.5%
Median income	$25,179

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$1,365
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	66.7%
Large apartment buildings	21.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	69.7%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	30.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	33.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.1%
2 vehicles	30.3%
3 or more	57.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	10	30.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	7	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	16	48.5%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	4.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.4%	99.4%
Married	0.6%	0.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 18.5%

Some college, no degree 51.9%

Associate's degree 22.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	3,727	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 50.0%

Retail trade 23.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 2.5%

Professional & management 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.6%
Service	45.5%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	0.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.7%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	5.3%
Walk	9.6%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.3

Poverty

All people 69.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 69.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	15.9%
High blood pressure	7.2%
High cholesterol	7.8%
Diabetes	1.0%
Heart disease	0.7%
Stroke	0.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	3.4%
Kidney disease	0.7%
Pulmonary disease	2.1%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.4%
Binge drinking	25.6%
No physical activity	15.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	7.3%
Poor mental health	22.9%
Poor physical health	5.1%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.1%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	71.7%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.0%
Public insurance	13.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,793	100.0%
Spanish	59	1.6%
Other Indo-European	42	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,623	95.5%
Born in same state	3,585	94.5%
Born in different state	1,966	51.8%
Foreign born	38	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	170	4.5%
Not a US citizen	108	63.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	385	10.2%
Italian	340	9%
Polish	226	6%
Norwegian	225	5.9%
French	94	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	23	0.6%
English	16	0.4%
Irish	13	0.3%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33965

What city is ZIP code 33965 in?

ZIP code 33965 is primarily assigned to Fort Myers, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33965 in?

ZIP code 33965 falls within Lee County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33965?

69% of residents in ZIP code 33965 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33965?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33965?

The median household income in ZIP code 33965 is $25,179, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 33965?

ZIP code 33965 has an estimated population of 3,793 residents, with a density of 1,573 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 33965 in?

ZIP code 33965 observes the EST timezone.