33956 ZIP Code — Saint James City, FL

Lee County, Florida

ZIP code 33956 is located in Saint James City, Florida, within Lee County. It covers approximately 16.28 square miles and serves a population of 3,494 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 239.

About ZIP code 33956

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($62,415) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 33956 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,494

population

16.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33956 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33956

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33956. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint James City	Acceptable
Saint James City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33957 Sanibel (5.7 mi) 33922 Bokeelia (7.4 mi) 33993 Cape Coral (9 mi) 33908 Fort Myers (11.3 mi) 33919 Fort Myers (11.6 mi) 33931 Fort Myers Beach (12.5 mi) 33931 Fort Myers Beach (12.5 mi) 33907 Fort Myers (13.5 mi) 33903 North Fort Myers (13.9 mi) 33901 Fort Myers (14.3 mi) 33965 Fort Myers (15.4 mi) 33912 Fort Myers (16 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,494
Population density	215 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	071

Geography
Land area	16.28 sq mi
Water area	33.16 sq mi
Latitude	26.5521
Longitude	-82.0916
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	46.6%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	19.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	12.6%	6.4%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,494

Population

215

People per sq mi

64.7

Median age

$62,415

Median household income

$59,153

Per capita income

$251,600

Median home value

$2,191

Median monthly rent

92.9%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

3,504

Housing units

24.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

277

45–54

250

195

55–59

176

241

60–64

217

605

65–74

546

218

75–84

196

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	210	6.0%
18 and over	3,284	94.0%
65 and over	1,696	48.5%
Median age	64.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,400	96.6%
Two or more races	44	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	26	0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	20	0.6%
Black or African American	18	0.5%
Asian	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	41.5%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	33.0%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	19.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	12.6%	6.4%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 3.5%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	3.5%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$62,415

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 35.6%

$300k–$500k 24.4%

$500k–$1M 16.1%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$251,600
Median rent / month	$2,191
Owner occupied	92.9%
Renter occupied	7.1%
Vacant	51.1%
Single-family detached	52.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.3%
Median rooms	4.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.89

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	9.6%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	33.2%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	12.3%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	56.8%
3 bedrooms	31.6%
4 bedrooms	1.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	48.9%
3 or more	9.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
No fuel used	3.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,005	56.7%
Cohabiting couple	110	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	330	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	328	18.5%
Households with children under 18	127	7.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,044	58.9%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	7.6%
Married	61.1%	66.4%
Separated	0.7%	0.0%
Widowed	4.6%	14.7%
Divorced	17.9%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 31.4%

Some college, no degree 28.8%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	38	14.7%
Kindergarten	38	14.7%
Elementary school	72	27.9%
High school	71	27.5%
College / grad school	39	15.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 25.1%

Construction 17.5%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Retail trade 11.1%

Finance & real estate 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Public administration 4.1%

Information 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	37.5%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	5.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	21.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.6%
Carpool	23.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.9%
Work from home	13.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.0%
Retirement income	47.5%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.4%
High blood pressure	47.5%
High cholesterol	43.0%
Diabetes	16.3%
Heart disease	13.3%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	8.2%
Arthritis	39.5%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	12.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	10.7%
No physical activity	27.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	17.2%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	12.0%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	15.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	66.2%
Cholesterol screening	95.8%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	499	15.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.9%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	19.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,494	100.0%
Spanish	15	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,360	96.2%
Born in same state	3,336	95.5%
Born in different state	676	19.3%
Foreign born	24	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	134	3.8%
Not a US citizen	122	91.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	657	18.8%
Arab	444	12.7%
French	432	12.4%
English	118	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	29	0.8%
Dutch	14	0.4%
Polish	13	0.4%
Norwegian	8	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.7%
Internet access	99.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33956

What city is ZIP code 33956 in?

ZIP code 33956 is primarily assigned to Saint James City, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33956 in?

ZIP code 33956 falls within Lee County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 33956 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 33956 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 33956 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 33956 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 33956 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 33956 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33956 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 33956 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 33956 in?

ZIP code 33956 observes the EST timezone.