City

Lehigh Acres, FL

7 ZIP codes  ·  Lee County  ·  Florida

👥125,030Population
💰$63,275Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂35.7Median Age
🏠$267,284Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 30.2%Hispanic: 46.1%Black: 18.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 2.8%Race
White30.2%
Hispanic46.1%
Black18.2%
Asian1.3%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.35
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma1,862 (2.7%)
HS Graduate27,403 (39.8%)
Some College9,144 (13.3%)
Associates9,255 (13.4%)
Bachelors9,415 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree11,811 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 39.8%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad39.8%
Some College13.3%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
41%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,275 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$267,284 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,550/mo
Total Housing Units40,440
Vacant Units2,771

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
55%
About Lehigh Acres, FL

Lehigh Acres is a city in Florida, located in Lee County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 125,030 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.69 years.

Economically, Lehigh Acres is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,275 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lehigh Acres is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $267,284, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,549 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lehigh Acres is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 46.1%.

Lehigh Acres, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lehigh Acres
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33936 27,287 $48,260 $205,500 $1,260 7.4% 26.8% 68.3%
33971 28,377 $72,784 $271,900 $1,678 3.2% 33.3% 79.8%
33972 16,523 $73,239 $290,300 $1,537 8.8% 33.4% 79.7%
33973 15,020 $57,216 $334,800 $1,432 5.0% 23.5% 21.4%
33974 19,330 $65,809 $272,800 $1,698 3.0% 33.3% 69.6%
33976 18,493 $64,211 $270,200 $1,733 5.6% 33.6% 71.8%