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ZIP 33905

Pop. 41,381·Lee County·476th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,848/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$117
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ZIP 33905 · $1,848
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,910
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,910/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
$22,176/yr
At $1,848/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33905 (Fort Myers, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
41,381
Median income
$71,987
Median age
40.2
Renters
37.2%
Age distribution
20.8%
21.3%
25%
21.3%
Under 1820.8%
18–3421.3%
35–5425%
55–6411.5%
65+21.3%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
58.3%
36%
White58.3%
Black9.1%
Hispanic36%
Asian1.9%
Education (25+)
21.4%
29.2%
27.1%
22.3%
No HS diploma21.4%
HS diploma29.2%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+22.3%
Housing tenure
62.8%
37.2%
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33905 in Fort Myers, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,081 → $71,987
up 21.8%
Population
37,700 → 41,381
up 9.8%
Renter share
34.3% → 37.2%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 22.3%
+2.8 pts
Median age
41.8 → 40.2
-1.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,081 in 2021 to $71,987 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 33905 in Fort Myers, FL adding about 3,681 residents over the five-year window, up 9.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 34.3% to 37.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.5% to 22.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33905 covers Fort Myers, FL. The median rent here is $1,848/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($71,987/yr), ZIP 33905 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33905?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33905 (Fort Myers, FL) is $1,848. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33905 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33905's median rent of $1,848/mo is $117 (6%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33905 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33905 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #476 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,848/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33905?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $74,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,848/mo in ZIP 33905. The local median household income is $71,987/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33905?

Rent in ZIP 33905 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33905 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33905 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,848/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($71,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33905 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33905 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of ZIP 33905 households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33905 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33905 compare to the rest of Fort Myers?

ZIP 33905 is pricier than Fort Myers as a whole. At $1,848/mo, it's $69 above the Fort Myers citywide median of $1,779/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33905 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33905 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,848/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 33905's median household income ($71,987/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33905 31%Benchmark 30%
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