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ZIP 33909

Pop. 40,231·Lee County·459th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,887/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$78
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ZIP 33909 · $1,887
More expensive than 54% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,810
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,830
4 BR+
$3,140
Research median
$2,170/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
$22,644/yr
At $1,887/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (5.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.9% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33909 (Cape Coral, FL) is majority owner-occupied, 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,231
Median income
$73,053
Median age
38.3
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
23.4%
23.2%
24.3%
13.9%
15.3%
Under 1823.4%
18–3423.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.9%
65+15.3%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
59.4%
39.8%
White59.4%
Black3.2%
Hispanic39.8%
Asian1.2%
Education (25+)
38.7%
29.7%
25.1%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma38.7%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+25.1%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33909 in Cape Coral, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,325 → $73,053
up 8.5%
Population
33,658 → 40,231
up 19.5%
Renter share
29.6% → 29.6%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
22.1% → 25.1%
+3.0 pts
Median age
39.6 → 38.3
-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $67,325 to $73,053 across the same window, up 8.5% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 33,658 to 40,231 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.1% to 25.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33909 covers Cape Coral, FL. The median rent here is $1,887/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($73,053/yr), ZIP 33909 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33909?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33909 (Cape Coral, FL) is $1,887. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33909 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33909's median rent of $1,887/mo is $78 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33909 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33909 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #459 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,887/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33909?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,887/mo in ZIP 33909. The local median household income is $73,053/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33909?

Rent in ZIP 33909 has decreased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33909 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33909 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,887/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($73,053/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33909 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33909 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of ZIP 33909 households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33909 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33909 compare to the rest of Cape Coral?

ZIP 33909 is more affordable than Cape Coral overall. At $1,887/mo, it's $25 below the Cape Coral citywide median of $1,912/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33909 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33909 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,887/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 33909's median household income ($73,053/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33909 31%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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