33955 ZIP Code — Punta Gorda, FL

Charlotte County, Florida

ZIP code 33955 is located in Punta Gorda, Florida, within Charlotte County. It covers approximately 78.41 square miles and serves a population of 10,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 33955

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 $302,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,523. 64% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 33955 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,397

population

78.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Punta Gorda	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33950 Punta Gorda (7.3 mi) 33903 North Fort Myers (8.9 mi) 33917 North Fort Myers (10 mi) 33993 Cape Coral (11.3 mi) 33980 Punta Gorda (11.9 mi) 33982 Punta Gorda (12.2 mi) 33983 Punta Gorda (12.5 mi) 33901 Fort Myers (15 mi) 33916 Fort Myers (15.3 mi) 33922 Bokeelia (16.2 mi) 33905 Fort Myers (17 mi) 33946 Placida (17 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	10,397
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	78.41 sq mi
Water area	4.27 sq mi
Latitude	26.8242
Longitude	-81.9689
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	941

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	15.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	6.6%	4.3%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,397

Population

133

People per sq mi

65.0

Median age

$73,523

Median household income

$46,445

Per capita income

$302,600

Median home value

$1,531

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

6,380

Housing units

29.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

125

5–9

115

10–14

177

15–19

162

134

20–24

124

278

25–34

255

496

35–44

455

615

45–54

566

234

55–59

216

493

60–64

453

1,490

65–74

1,370

1,037

75–84

954

183

85+

168

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	790	7.6%
18 and over	9,607	92.4%
65 and over	5,202	50.0%
Median age	65.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 7.1%

Black or African American 1.5%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	9,304	83.2%
Two or more races	795	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	792	7.1%
Black or African American	166	1.5%
Other race	75	0.7%
Asian	39	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	47.0%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	33.5%	33.2%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.3%	15.5%	19.3%
Over $200k	6.6%	4.3%	6.4%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	20.0%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	10.7%
Median income	$73,523

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.6%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 38.0%

$500k–$1M 12.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$302,600
Median rent / month	$1,531
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	27.5%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	8.1%
Mobile homes	12.8%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	30.9%
1990–1999	30.6%
1980–1989	17.4%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	39.9%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	3.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	43.0%
3 or more	15.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	94.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Wood	0.4%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,082	63.0%
Cohabiting couple	261	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	796	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	755	15.4%
Households with children under 18	574	11.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,128	63.9%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	12.1%
Married	64.7%	67.4%
Separated	1.3%	0.0%
Widowed	6.2%	8.5%
Divorced	9.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 30.6%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 18.2%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.1%
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	52	5.5%
Elementary school	358	37.9%
High school	307	32.5%
College / grad school	228	24.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Construction 17.7%

Professional & management 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Retail trade 7.9%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 6.6%

Public administration 5.0%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.6%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	13.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.5%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	18.2%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 22.3%

18 and over 8.0%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 20.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.4%
Retirement income	50.8%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	8.3%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	13.0%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	17.8%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	20.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.9%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,232	12.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	57.8%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,278	98.9%
Spanish	497	4.8%
Other Indo-European	409	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	67	0.7%
Other languages	21	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,540	91.8%
Born in same state	9,246	88.9%
Born in different state	1,753	16.9%
Foreign born	294	2.8%
Naturalized citizen	857	8.2%
Not a US citizen	641	74.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,408	13.5%
Italian	1,029	9.9%
French	906	8.7%
Irish	183	1.8%
English	165	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	90	0.9%
Polish	75	0.7%
Dutch	46	0.4%
Norwegian	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.1%
Internet access	97.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33955

What city is ZIP code 33955 in?

ZIP code 33955 is primarily assigned to Punta Gorda, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33955 in?

ZIP code 33955 falls within Charlotte County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33955 have an older population?

50% of residents in ZIP code 33955 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33955 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 33955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33955 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 33955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33955 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 33955 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33955 in?

ZIP code 33955 observes the EST timezone.