City

Punta Gorda, FL

6 ZIP codes  ·  Charlotte County  ·  Florida

👥79,003Population
💰$70,158Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂60.7Median Age
🏠$321,887Median Home Value▲ 15% above avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.4%Hispanic: 7.6%Black: 6.4%Asian: 1%Other: 3.4%Race
White81.4%
Hispanic7.6%
Black6.4%
Asian1.0%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
15%
45–64
26%
65+
18%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma459 (0.7%)
HS Graduate18,941 (30.2%)
Some College9,074 (14.5%)
Associates9,858 (15.7%)
Bachelors6,464 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree17,838 (28.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 10.3%Graduate: 28.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College14.5%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors10.3%
Graduate28.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.2%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,158 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$321,886 ▲ 15% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,269/mo
Total Housing Units46,933
Vacant Units10,895

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Punta Gorda, FL

Punta Gorda is a city in Florida, located in Charlotte County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 79,003 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.7 years.

Economically, Punta Gorda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,157 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Punta Gorda is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $321,886, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,268 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Punta Gorda is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (81.4%).

Punta Gorda, 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 Punta Gorda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33950 24,492 $74,484 $393,500 $1,192 5.3% 48.0% 83.1%
33955 10,503 $76,733 $321,500 $1,559 4.7% 41.2% 91.1%
33980 13,235 $61,871 $221,200 $1,216 5.5% 30.2% 74.7%
33982 12,543 $68,514 $285,400 $1,104 4.9% 34.2% 87.9%
33983 18,230 $67,705 $324,100 $1,357 8.6% 33.8% 79.8%