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Population and households in ZIP 33973
Household size in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.81 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.78 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 4.20 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.76 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 33973 are large by national standards, averaging 3.76 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.81, in line with the national trend. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 26.0 | 46.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.0 | 48.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 28.0 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.0 | +4.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 28.0, ZIP 33973 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward families with many children. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about a third of households in ZIP 33973 (33.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 33973 has the highest share of single-parent households of any Florida ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 33973
Renters in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.8% | 25.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.2% | 30.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.3% | 27.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 73.7% | 25.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +15.9 pts | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 33973: 73.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over one in five owners (21.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 15.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 24.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 19.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −20.7 pts | −9.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 33973 is close to the national rate: 8.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the wider Fort Myers area (19.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 20.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2003 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2003 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1997 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 33973 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2004, versus 1980 nationally. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 74 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,006 | $1,077 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $807 | $1,041 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,035 | $1,298 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,629 | $1,840 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$623 | +$763 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 33973 costs $1,629 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the wider Fort Myers area ($1,840). Rent has climbed $623 a month since 2006–10, up 62%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 39.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 33973
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 28.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 31.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +7.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 33973: 9.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 3.0 points, even as the national share rose. Only three of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.8% | 86.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.7% | 88.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.7% | 90.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in ZIP 33973 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 52 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 33973
| Period | ZIP 33973 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.7 pts | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 33973 has been low: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 71 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 12.7 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 33973 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33973 | 3.76 | 28.0 | 33.0% | 73.7% | 8.1% | 2004 | $1,629 | 9.4% | 78.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 33971 | 3.63 | 34.9 | 15.0% | 22.5% | 8.0% | 2004 | $1,886 | 13.9% | 84.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 33976 | 3.78 | 29.8 | 18.6% | 27.9% | 6.9% | 2005 | $1,838 | 15.0% | 74.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 33913 | 2.35 | 50.6 | 5.6% | 10.0% | 23.8% | 2009 | $2,193 | 49.1% | 95.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 33905 | 2.76 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 37.0% | 14.3% | 1992 | $1,756 | 23.4% | 78.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 33936 | 2.92 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 27.3% | 8.0% | 1984 | $1,500 | 14.2% | 79.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 33966 | 2.11 | 46.1 | 10.4% | 41.6% | 19.8% | 2006 | $1,857 | 41.9% | 96.1% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 33972 | 3.35 | 38.4 | 15.5% | 22.9% | 11.0% | 2000 | $1,366 | 19.1% | 85.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 33916 | 2.69 | 35.4 | 16.8% | 67.8% | 16.9% | 1993 | $1,490 | 23.2% | 81.0% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 33912 | 2.19 | 59.1 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 26.3% | 1998 | $1,903 | 47.7% | 97.2% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 33974 | 3.56 | 34.1 | 16.0% | 26.9% | 7.2% | 2005 | $1,792 | 15.6% | 84.3% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 33973. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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