| ZIP Code | 33980 |
|---|---|
| City | Punta Gorda |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Charlotte County |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Latitude | 26.978179 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.050437 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 63.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.2% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,087 (38.6%) |
| Some College | 1,399 (13.2%) |
| Associates | 1,794 (16.9%) |
| Bachelors | 926 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,270 (21.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,871 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $221,200 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 46% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,216/mo ↑ 41% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,108 |
| Vacant Units | 2,006 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,108 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,006 |
| Owner Occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 25.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 33980 is located in Punta Gorda, Florida, within Charlotte County. With a population of 13,235, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 63.4 years. Economically, 33980 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,871 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33980 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $221,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,216 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 74.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 46% since 2019.
The population of 33980 is primarily White (75.23%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33980 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 33980 in Punta Gorda, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,235 residents, a median household income of $61,871, and a median home value of $221,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.