| ZIP Code | 33309 |
|---|---|
| City | Fort Lauderdale |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Broward County |
| Area Code | 954 |
| Elevation | 7 ft |
| Latitude | 26.18599 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.172721 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 8% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 909 (3.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,818 (37%) |
| Some College | 2,378 (10%) |
| Associates | 3,257 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 2,514 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,961 (25%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $73,496 ≈ Avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $309,100 ▲ 11% above avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,829/mo ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,783 |
| Vacant Units | 1,028 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,783 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,028 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
ZIP code 33309 is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, within Broward County. With a population of 38,074, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.3 years. Economically, 33309 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $73,496 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33309 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $309,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,829 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.3%) and renters (43.7%). Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 33309 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.3%. Residents are moderately educated — 35.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.3%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33309 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 33309 in Fort Lauderdale, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 38,074 residents, a median household income of $73,496, and a median home value of $309,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.