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ZIP 33901

Pop. 24,481·Lee County·617th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,543/mo
Year-over-Year
-8.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
-$422
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ZIP 33901 · $1,543
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,740/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,516/yr
At $1,543/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 8.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-8.4% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33901 (Fort Myers, FL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 27.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,481
Median income
$51,816
Median age
43.2
Renters
52.8%
Age distribution
19.6%
20%
25.4%
13.2%
21.8%
Under 1819.6%
18–3420%
35–5425.4%
55–6413.2%
65+21.8%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
53.4%
20.9%
23.3%
White53.4%
Black20.9%
Hispanic23.3%
Asian0.7%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
16.6%
32.2%
23.7%
27.5%
No HS diploma16.6%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+27.5%
Housing tenure
47.2%
52.8%
Owner47.2%
Renter52.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33901 in Fort Myers, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,565 → $51,816
up 18.9%
Population
23,531 → 24,481
up 4.0%
Renter share
59.2% → 52.8%
-6.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.9% → 27.5%
+1.6 pts
Median age
40.7 → 43.2
+2.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $43,565 in 2021 to $51,816 more recently. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 23,531 residents to roughly 24,481. Renters now make up 52.8% of households, compared with 59.2% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33901 covers Fort Myers, FL. The median rent here is $1,543/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($51,816/yr), ZIP 33901 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 8.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33901 (Fort Myers, FL) is $1,543. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33901's median rent of $1,543/mo is $422 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33901 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #617 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,543/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,543/mo in ZIP 33901. The local median household income is $51,816/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33901?

Rent in ZIP 33901 has decreased 8.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33901 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,543/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($51,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33901 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.8% of ZIP 33901 households are renters, while 47.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33901 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33901 compare to the rest of Fort Myers?

ZIP 33901 is more affordable than Fort Myers overall. At $1,543/mo, it's $236 below the Fort Myers citywide median of $1,779/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,543/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 33901's median household income ($51,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33901 36%Benchmark 30%
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