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Population and households in ZIP 34135
Household size in ZIP 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.72 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.76 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 34135 are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.39, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.7 | 44.0 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 46.2 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.0 | 48.3 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.7 | 48.5 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.0 | +4.5 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 59.7, ZIP 34135 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 49.7 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 52 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
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 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 11.1% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 12.0% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 10.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 9.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.7% of households in ZIP 34135, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 69 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 34135
Renters in ZIP 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 25.2% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.1% | 30.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 27.7% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 25.7% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +0.5 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 34135 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 52.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 1.6 points, even as the national share rose.
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 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7% | 29.1% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 29.5% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 24.8% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 19.9% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −9.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 30.5% of the housing in ZIP 34135, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.3 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1991 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2002 | 1997 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 34135 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2002, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,097 | $1,077 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,204 | $1,041 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,517 | $1,298 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,958 | $1,840 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$861 | +$763 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 34135 pays $1,958 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $861 a month from 2006–10, a 78% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 36.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
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 34135
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 24.2% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 25.3% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 28.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 31.3% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +7.0 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 34135 than nationally: 44.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the center.
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 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 86.4% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.1% | 86.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 88.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 90.2% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 34135 have finished high school (91.5%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Fort Myers area. The share with a diploma is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 34135
| Period | ZIP 34135 | Fort Myers area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.9% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.8% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −5.9 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34135 has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.9 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 34135 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 34135 | 2.27 | 59.7 | 4.7% | 17.5% | 30.5% | 2002 | $1,958 | 44.1% | 91.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 34134 | 1.89 | 68.8 | 1.9% | 16.8% | 40.0% | 1996 | $1,918 | 54.3% | 98.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 34110 | 2.02 | 63.1 | 6.0% | 23.6% | 26.9% | 1998 | $2,558 | 52.8% | 95.9% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 33928 | 2.34 | 55.8 | 5.1% | 12.9% | 25.5% | 2009 | $2,296 | 50.4% | 97.8% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 34119 | 2.57 | 51.0 | 8.5% | 16.5% | 15.9% | 2005 | $2,171 | 51.3% | 96.0% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 34109 | 2.24 | 54.6 | 7.7% | 33.3% | 22.3% | 1999 | $2,183 | 50.3% | 97.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 34108 | 1.98 | 63.8 | 3.8% | 14.3% | 41.3% | 1989 | $2,922 | 61.1% | 96.4% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 33965 | 4.22 | 19.5 | 7.7% | 100.0% | 25.7% | 2013 | $1,339 | 31.5% | 100.0% | 17.3% |
| ZIP 33967 | 2.79 | 38.5 | 9.1% | 29.0% | 13.2% | 1995 | $1,810 | 35.3% | 92.3% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 34120 | 2.78 | 46.0 | 6.0% | 9.2% | 14.5% | 2007 | $2,044 | 34.3% | 88.2% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 33931 | 1.88 | 67.7 | 1.1% | 10.7% | 63.7% | 1984 | $1,729 | 38.8% | 97.0% | 2.7% |
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 34135. 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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