33953 ZIP Code — Port Charlotte, FL

Charlotte County, Florida

ZIP code 33953 is located in Port Charlotte, Florida, within Charlotte County. It covers approximately 16.14 square miles and serves a population of 7,347 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 33953

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 $292,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,294. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 64% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 33953 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,347

population

16.14

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33953 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33953

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33953. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Port Charlotte	Acceptable
Port Charlotte	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,347
Population density	455 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	16.14 sq mi
Water area	3.54 sq mi
Latitude	26.9956
Longitude	-82.2008
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	36.8%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	33.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	15.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.3%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,347

Population

455

People per sq mi

63.9

Median age

$73,294

Median household income

$39,323

Per capita income

$292,100

Median home value

$1,568

Median monthly rent

97.0%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

4,020

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

151

10–14

135

104

15–19

300

20–24

268

247

25–34

220

299

35–44

268

239

45–54

213

236

55–59

210

261

60–64

234

1,027

65–74

917

722

75–84

646

147

85+

132

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	671	9.1%
18 and over	6,676	90.9%
65 and over	3,591	48.9%
Median age	63.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Other race 6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,467	81.5%
Hispanic or Latino	590	7.4%
Other race	473	6%
Black or African American	194	2.4%
Two or more races	137	1.7%
Asian	76	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.8%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	39.1%	33.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	15.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.3%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 10.1%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	10.1%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$73,294

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k–$300k 32.1%

$300k–$500k 35.3%

$500k–$1M 12.0%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$292,100
Median rent / month	$1,568
Owner occupied	97.0%
Renter occupied	3.0%
Vacant	27.6%
Single-family detached	74.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	11.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	41.8%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	3.6%
1960–1969	1.0%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	35.9%
2 vehicles	39.8%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	96.8%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,948	65.5%
Cohabiting couple	338	11.4%
Male householder, no spouse	276	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	414	13.9%
Households with children under 18	365	12.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,118	71.2%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	15.5%
Married	57.9%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.1%
Widowed	5.4%	15.1%
Divorced	10.6%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 30.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 11.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	5.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	334	32.1%
High school	161	15.5%
College / grad school	488	46.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.0%

Retail trade 18.0%

Professional & management 17.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Construction 6.3%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Other services 2.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	33.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	13.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	20.3%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	14.0%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 15.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.6%
Retirement income	50.9%
Supplemental Security	2.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.9%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	42.4%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.2%
Cancer	10.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	28.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	13.3%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.6%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,022	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,189	97.8%
Spanish	427	5.9%
Other Indo-European	321	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	94	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,393	87.0%
Born in same state	6,383	86.9%
Born in different state	1,364	18.6%
Foreign born	10	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	954	13.0%
Not a US citizen	618	64.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,055	14.4%
French	924	12.6%
Arab	826	11.2%
German	152	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	131	1.8%
Polish	93	1.3%
Irish	66	0.9%
Dutch	14	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	99.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33953

What city is ZIP code 33953 in?

ZIP code 33953 is primarily assigned to Port Charlotte, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33953 in?

ZIP code 33953 falls within Charlotte County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33953 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 33953 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33953 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 33953 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33953 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 33953 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33953 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 33953 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33953 in?

ZIP code 33953 observes the EST timezone.