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ZIP 33916

Pop. 27,943·Lee County·550th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,685/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$280
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ZIP 33916 · $1,685
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,460
1 BR
$1,470
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,760/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,220/yr
At $1,685/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33916 (Fort Myers, FL) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,943
Median income
$52,586
Median age
35.8
Renters
66.2%
Age distribution
21.5%
26.6%
28.3%
12%
Under 1821.5%
18–3426.6%
35–5428.3%
55–6411.5%
65+12%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
29.3%
36.6%
29.1%
White29.3%
Black36.6%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian2.8%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
18.2%
35.6%
24%
22.2%
No HS diploma18.2%
HS diploma35.6%
Some college24%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
33.8%
66.2%
Owner33.8%
Renter66.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33916 in Fort Myers, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,191 → $1,685
up 41.5%
Income
$39,477 → $52,586
up 33.2%
Population
25,429 → 27,943
up 9.9%
Renter share
66% → 66.2%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 22.2%
+2.3 pts
Median age
35.2 → 35.8
+0.6 yrs

Rent in ZIP 33916 in Fort Myers, FL has increased 41.5% since 2021, going from about $1,191 per month to roughly $1,685 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33916 in Fort Myers, FL now reports about $52,586, up from $39,477 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 25,429 to 27,943 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 19.9% to 22.2%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 33916 in Fort Myers, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33916 covers Fort Myers, FL. The median rent here is $1,685/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($52,586/yr), ZIP 33916 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33916?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33916 (Fort Myers, FL) is $1,685. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33916 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33916's median rent of $1,685/mo is $280 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33916 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33916 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #550 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,685/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33916?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,685/mo in ZIP 33916. The local median household income is $52,586/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33916?

Rent in ZIP 33916 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33916 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33916 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,685/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($52,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33916 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33916 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.2% of ZIP 33916 households are renters, while 33.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33916 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33916 compare to the rest of Fort Myers?

ZIP 33916 is more affordable than Fort Myers overall. At $1,685/mo, it's $94 below the Fort Myers citywide median of $1,779/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33916 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33916 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,685/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 33916's median household income ($52,586/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33916 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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