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Population and households in ZIP 33974
Household size in ZIP 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.05 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.72 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.73 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.56 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.50 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
ZIP 33974 is a place of big households: 3.56 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has climbed from 3.05 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Only ten of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.4 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.2 | 46.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.6 | 48.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.1 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.4 | +4.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.1, ZIP 33974 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 36.4, even as the national median rose. Only 37 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 33974: 16.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 33974 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Florida ZIP codes.
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 33974
Renters in ZIP 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 25.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 30.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.6% | 27.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 25.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in ZIP 33974 rent their homes (26.9%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Just over three in ten owners (31.0%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.8% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 24.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 19.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −25.7 pts | −9.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 33974: 7.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 25.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 33974 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Florida ZIP codes.
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 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2000 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2004 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2005 | 1997 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 33974 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2005, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2000 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 60 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 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,201 | $1,077 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $940 | $1,041 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,227 | $1,298 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,792 | $1,840 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$592 | +$763 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 33974 costs $1,792 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $592 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.0% of the typical renter's income, 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 33974
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 28.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 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 33974: 15.6% 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. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 79 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 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.3% | 86.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.6% | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.0% | 88.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 90.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in ZIP 33974 never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 33974 has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of Florida ZIP codes.
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 33974
| Period | ZIP 33974 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 33974 runs below the national rate: 3.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.5 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 33974 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 33974 | 3.56 | 34.1 | 16.0% | 26.9% | 7.2% | 2005 | $1,792 | 15.6% | 84.3% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 33936 | 2.92 | 42.3 | 12.3% | 27.3% | 8.0% | 1984 | $1,500 | 14.2% | 79.9% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 33976 | 3.78 | 29.8 | 18.6% | 27.9% | 6.9% | 2005 | $1,838 | 15.0% | 74.2% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 33972 | 3.35 | 38.4 | 15.5% | 22.9% | 11.0% | 2000 | $1,366 | 19.1% | 85.2% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 33971 | 3.63 | 34.9 | 15.0% | 22.5% | 8.0% | 2004 | $1,886 | 13.9% | 84.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 33973 | 3.76 | 28.0 | 33.0% | 73.7% | 8.1% | 2004 | $1,629 | 9.4% | 78.7% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 33913 | 2.35 | 50.6 | 5.6% | 10.0% | 23.8% | 2009 | $2,193 | 49.1% | 95.9% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 33930 | 3.15 | 35.0 | 4.2% | 19.8% | 6.3% | 1999 | $1,185 | 7.2% | 75.6% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 33965 | 4.22 | 19.5 | 7.7% | 100.0% | 25.7% | 2013 | $1,339 | 31.5% | 100.0% | 17.3% |
| ZIP 33905 | 2.76 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 37.0% | 14.3% | 1992 | $1,756 | 23.4% | 78.1% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 33912 | 2.19 | 59.1 | 7.6% | 12.7% | 26.3% | 1998 | $1,903 | 47.7% | 97.2% | 2.6% |
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 33974. 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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