| ZIP Code | 33936 |
|---|---|
| City | Lehigh Acres |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 239 |
| Elevation | 22 ft |
| Latitude | 26.618028 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.559247 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12071 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.71 |
| Below Poverty | 19.4% ▲ 94% above avg |
| College Grads | 26.8% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.4% ▲ 52% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 219 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,610 (40.8%) |
| Some College | 2,892 (17.9%) |
| Associates | 2,129 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,774 (11%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,561 (15.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,260 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,500 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,260/mo ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,820 |
| Vacant Units | 776 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,820 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 776 |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 31.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.71 |
ZIP code 33936 is located in Lehigh Acres, Florida, within Lee County. With a population of 27,287, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 33936 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,260 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33936 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $205,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,260 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 33936 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 44.2%. Residents are moderately educated — 26.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.4%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33936 stands at 7.4%, which is significantly above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 33936 in Lehigh Acres, FL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 27,287 residents, a median household income of $48,260, and a median home value of $205,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.