33946 ZIP Code — Placida, FL

Charlotte County, Florida

ZIP code 33946 is located in Placida, Florida, within Charlotte County. It covers approximately 10.76 square miles and serves a population of 2,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 33946

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $565,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,358) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 33946 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,704

population

10.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Placida	Acceptable
Placida	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33947 Rotonda West (3.7 mi) 34224 Englewood (8.3 mi) 34223 Englewood (12.6 mi) 33950 Punta Gorda (14.1 mi) 33922 Bokeelia (14.1 mi) 34287 North Port (15.2 mi) 33980 Punta Gorda (15.6 mi) 34293 Venice (15.9 mi) 33993 Cape Coral (16.5 mi) 33955 Punta Gorda (17 mi) 33983 Punta Gorda (18 mi) 34292 Venice (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,704
Population density	251 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	10.76 sq mi
Water area	3.93 sq mi
Latitude	26.8327
Longitude	-82.2440
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	941

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	33.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	20.5%	4.3%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,704

Population

251

People per sq mi

63.4

Median age

$82,358

Median household income

$77,207

Per capita income

$565,500

Median home value

$785

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

2.3%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

2,955

Housing units

41.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

142

45–54

159

143

55–59

161

199

60–64

223

269

65–74

303

271

75–84

304

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	130	4.8%
18 and over	2,574	95.2%
65 and over	1,264	46.7%
Median age	63.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Asian 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.3%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,570	93.3%
Asian	57	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	51	1.9%
Two or more races	35	1.3%
Other race	27	1%
Black or African American	8	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.2%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	21.1%	33.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	15.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	20.5%	4.3%	6.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 6.9%

$50k–$75k 27.8%

$75k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k+ 19.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	6.9%
$50k–$75k	27.8%
$75k–$100k	5.4%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	11.3%
$200k+	19.5%
Median income	$82,358

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 26.0%

$500k–$1M 50.9%

$1M+ 6.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$565,500
Median rent / month	$785
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	57.2%
Single-family detached	59.5%
Large apartment buildings	8.0%
Mobile homes	6.8%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.4%
2000–2009	27.1%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	7.9%
2 bedrooms	35.1%
3 bedrooms	50.6%
4 bedrooms	5.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	29.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	96.3%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	885	67.3%
Cohabiting couple	29	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	208	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	193	14.7%
Households with children under 18	76	5.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	817	62.1%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	6.3%	10.4%
Married	83.1%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.9%	16.5%
Divorced	6.7%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 28.7%

Some college, no degree 17.9%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 20.2%

Graduate / professional 21.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	41.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	105	87.5%
High school	4	3.3%
College / grad school	11	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.4%

Finance & real estate 15.6%

Other services 11.8%

Professional & management 9.0%

Retail trade 8.5%

Construction 4.7%

Manufacturing 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	36.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.0%
Government	4.2%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.7%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	33.6%
Other means	2.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 2.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.6%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.7%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	45.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	12.0%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	12.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	9.8%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.1%
Depression	17.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	14.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	96.2%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	413	16.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	54.4%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,691	99.5%
Spanish	61	2.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	1.4%
Other languages	23	0.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,574	95.2%
Born in same state	2,552	94.4%
Born in different state	607	22.4%
Foreign born	22	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	130	4.8%
Not a US citizen	85	65.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	473	17.5%
Arab	440	16.3%
Italian	259	9.6%
Polish	20	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	19	0.7%
English	18	0.7%
Norwegian	17	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	99.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33946

What city is ZIP code 33946 in?

ZIP code 33946 is primarily assigned to Placida, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33946 in?

ZIP code 33946 falls within Charlotte County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33946 have an older population?

47% of residents in ZIP code 33946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33946 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 33946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33946 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 33946 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33946 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 33946 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33946 in?

ZIP code 33946 observes the EST timezone.