City

Port Charlotte, FL

6 ZIP codes  ·  Charlotte County  ·  Florida

👥85,813Population
💰$65,063Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂56.9Median Age
🏠$278,326Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.3%Hispanic: 10%Black: 5.5%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.1%Race
White79.3%
Hispanic10.0%
Black5.5%
Asian1.6%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
10%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
28%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma1,085 (1.7%)
HS Graduate21,643 (33.1%)
Some College10,190 (15.6%)
Associates10,112 (15.5%)
Bachelors7,296 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree15,114 (23.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 23.1%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate23.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,063 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$278,325 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,395/mo
Total Housing Units44,225
Vacant Units7,646

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Port Charlotte, FL

Port Charlotte is a city in Florida, located in Charlotte County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 85,813 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.87 years.

Economically, Port Charlotte is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,063 is near the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Port Charlotte is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,325, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,394 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Port Charlotte is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.28%).

Port Charlotte, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Port Charlotte
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33948 18,732 $60,788 $279,500 $1,384 7.9% 29.8% 86.4%
33952 33,991 $56,117 $224,900 $1,249 7.0% 30.4% 77.5%
33953 7,018 $77,227 $332,200 $1,817 6.1% 45.8% 97.9%
33954 11,604 $83,081 $304,000 $1,830 4.5% 39.4% 81.7%
33981 14,468 $71,266 $355,600 $1,198 1.3% 38.7% 90.0%