33974 ZIP Code — Lehigh Acres, FL
Lee County, Florida
ZIP code 33974 is located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, within Lee County. It covers approximately 22.39 square miles and serves a population of 19,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 239.
About ZIP code 33974
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $237,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $60,617.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
19,218
population
22.39
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
33974 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 33974
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33974. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lehigh Acres | Acceptable |
| Lehigh Acres | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
33936 Lehigh Acres (3.3 mi)
33913 Fort Myers (4.6 mi)
33976 Lehigh Acres (5 mi)
33972 Lehigh Acres (6.3 mi)
33973 Lehigh Acres (8 mi)
33971 Lehigh Acres (9 mi)
33920 Alva (11.6 mi)
33905 Fort Myers (11.6 mi)
33928 Estero (12.2 mi)
33966 Fort Myers (13.4 mi)
33912 Fort Myers (13.6 mi)
33967 Fort Myers (13.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,218 |
| Population density | 858 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 12 |
| County FIPS | 071 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 22.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 26.5595 |
| Longitude | -81.6130 |
| 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 | 47.7% | 41.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 33.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.4% | 19.1% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% |
Demographics & statistics
19,218
Population
858
People per sq mi
32.8
Median age
$60,617
Median household income
$21,698
Per capita income
$237,600
Median home value
$1,595
Median monthly rent
67.1%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
3,988
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
598
Under 5
608
821
5–9
833
793
10–14
806
742
15–19
754
634
20–24
644
1,583
25–34
1,607
1,227
35–44
1,245
1,128
45–54
1,145
428
55–59
434
491
60–64
499
608
65–74
617
406
75–84
412
77
85+
78
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,494 | 28.6% |
| 18 and over | 13,724 | 71.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,198 | 11.4% |
| Median age | 32.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.7%
Hispanic or Latino
19%
Two or more races
16.9%
Black or African American
16%
Other race
4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,125 | 42.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,515 | 19% |
| Two or more races | 4,007 | 16.9% |
| Black or African American | 3,806 | 16% |
| Other race | 1,059 | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 132 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.7% | 41.5% | 43.4% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.2% | 33.0% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.4% | 19.1% | 19.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.7% | 6.4% | 6.4% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
1.8%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
17.2%
$50k–$75k
23.3%
$75k–$100k
20.3%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $60,617 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
2.6%
$150k–$200k
21.6%
$200k–$300k
51.8%
$300k–$500k
18.8%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $237,600 |
| Median rent / month | $1,595 |
| Owner occupied | 67.1% |
| Renter occupied | 32.9% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 90.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 71.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 1.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 5.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 73.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.3% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.9% |
| Electricity | 94.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,692 | 51.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 488 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 907 | 17.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,190 | 22.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,494 | 47.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,352 | 25.6% |
| Average household size | 3.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.9% | 37.8% |
| Married | 44.6% | 38.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.1%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
38.9%
Some college, no degree
16.9%
Associate's degree
11.8%
Bachelor's degree
12.3%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 286 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 415 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,404 | 42.2% |
| High school | 1,473 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,112 | 19.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
15.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Professional & management
12.0%
Construction
11.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.0%
Other services
3.3%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Finance & real estate
2.0%
Information
1.9%
Manufacturing
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 22.9% |
| Service | 24.0% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.1% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 15.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.1% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 38.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
13.2%
Married-couple families
7.0%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.3% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 27.7% |
| High cholesterol | 25.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 18.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.8% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.8% |
| No health insurance | 31.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.0% |
| Visited dentist | 56.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 15.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 692 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.7% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.3% |
| Public insurance | 42.7% |
| No insurance | 20.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,012 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 2,913 | 16.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,537 | 14.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 361 | 2.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,993 | 72.8% |
| Born in same state | 13,301 | 69.2% |
| Born in different state | 7,631 | 39.7% |
| Foreign born | 692 | 3.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,225 | 27.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,777 | 53.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,411 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 747 | 3.9% |
| French | 525 | 2.7% |
| English | 123 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 120 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 75 | 0.4% |
| German | 49 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.5% |
| Internet access | 99.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33974
What city is ZIP code 33974 in?
ZIP code 33974 is primarily assigned to Lehigh Acres, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 33974 in?
ZIP code 33974 falls within Lee County, Florida.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33974?
16% of residents in ZIP code 33974 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 33974?
ZIP code 33974 has an estimated population of 19,218 residents, with a density of 858 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 33974?
The median household income in ZIP code 33974 is $60,617, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33974?
The median home value in ZIP code 33974 is $237,600.
What timezone is ZIP code 33974 in?
ZIP code 33974 observes the EST timezone.