| ZIP Code | 33981 |
|---|---|
| City | Port Charlotte |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Charlotte County |
| Area Code | 941 |
| Elevation | 3 ft |
| Latitude | 26.87617 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.210575 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12015 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 61.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 14% below avg |
| College Grads | 38.7% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 1.3% ▼ 74% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 132 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,743 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 1,458 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 1,814 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,313 (11.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,202 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,266 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,600 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,198/mo ↓ 4% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 7,808 |
| Vacant Units | 1,467 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 7,808 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,467 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 33981 is located in Port Charlotte, Florida, within Charlotte County. With a population of 14,468, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 61.4 years. Economically, 33981 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $71,266 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33981 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $355,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,198 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 90.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 33981 is primarily White (89.29%). Residents are moderately educated — 38.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.6%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33981 stands at 1.3%, which is well below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 33981 in Port Charlotte, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,468 residents, a median household income of $71,266, and a median home value of $355,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.