33972 ZIP Code — Lehigh Acres, FL

Lee County, Florida

ZIP code 33972 is located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, within Lee County. It covers approximately 25.27 square miles and serves a population of 15,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863/239.

About ZIP code 33972

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 $260,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,643. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% 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. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33972 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,218

population

25.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33972 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33972

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33972. 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 mi) 33920 Alva (5.8 mi) 33974 Lehigh Acres (6.3 mi) 33976 Lehigh Acres (6.3 mi) 33971 Lehigh Acres (6.5 mi) 33973 Lehigh Acres (8.3 mi) 33905 Fort Myers (8.8 mi) 33913 Fort Myers (8.9 mi) 33916 Fort Myers (13.7 mi) 33966 Fort Myers (14.1 mi) 33965 Fort Myers (14.9 mi) 33912 Fort Myers (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,218
Population density	602 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	25.27 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	26.6502
Longitude	-81.6141
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	863/239

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	19.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	6.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,218

Population

602

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$66,643

Median household income

$25,838

Per capita income

$260,000

Median home value

$1,434

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

16.5%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

4,158

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

517

Under 5

476

483

5–9

445

652

10–14

600

648

15–19

597

427

20–24

393

849

25–34

783

1,080

35–44

996

1,238

45–54

1,141

556

55–59

512

438

60–64

403

511

65–74

471

419

75–84

386

103

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,877	25.5%
18 and over	11,341	74.5%
65 and over	1,984	13.0%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.6%

Hispanic or Latino 15%

Two or more races 14.2%

Black or African American 13.7%

Other race 2.8%

Asian 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	9,606	53.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2,694	15%
Two or more races	2,544	14.2%
Black or African American	2,447	13.7%
Other race	499	2.8%
Asian	122	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	19.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.4%	6.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$66,643

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.6%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 47.2%

$300k–$500k 30.1%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$260,000
Median rent / month	$1,434
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	10.0%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	10.3%
2000–2009	51.9%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	14.5%
1970–1979	7.3%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	9.4%
3 bedrooms	57.4%
4 bedrooms	26.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	26.5%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	31.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	95.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
Solar	0.4%
No fuel used	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,563	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	466	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	642	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	946	20.5%
Households with children under 18	1,747	37.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,341	29.0%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	30.2%
Married	47.0%	47.9%
Separated	1.4%	2.8%
Widowed	2.8%	5.2%
Divorced	12.3%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 19.9%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	471	11.3%
Kindergarten	68	1.6%
Elementary school	1,757	42.0%
High school	1,109	26.5%
College / grad school	777	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.0%

Construction 16.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Retail trade 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Professional & management 7.9%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.0%

Information 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	11.8%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.5

Poverty

All people 16.5%

Under 18 years 20.8%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 12.4%

Female-led households 26.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.2%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	23.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	27.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	58.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	900	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.2%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	15.9%
Uninsured under 19	9.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,225	93.5%
Spanish	2,264	15.9%
Other Indo-European	1,872	13.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	289	2.0%
Other languages	77	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,746	70.6%
Born in same state	10,139	66.6%
Born in different state	5,152	33.9%
Foreign born	607	4.0%
Naturalized citizen	4,472	29.4%
Not a US citizen	2,455	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,011	6.6%
French	962	6.3%
Italian	758	5%
Irish	171	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	136	0.9%
German	45	0.3%
Polish	40	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.3%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33972

What city is ZIP code 33972 in?

ZIP code 33972 is primarily assigned to Lehigh Acres, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33972 in?

ZIP code 33972 falls within Lee County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33972?

17% of residents in ZIP code 33972 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 33972?

ZIP code 33972 has an estimated population of 15,218 residents, with a density of 602 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33972?

The median household income in ZIP code 33972 is $66,643, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33972?

The median home value in ZIP code 33972 is $260,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 33972 in?

ZIP code 33972 observes the EST timezone.