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ZIP 33917

Pop. 33,380·Lee County·531st most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,730/mo
Year-over-Year
-16.2%
Month-over-Month
-10.0%
vs US Median
-$235
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ZIP 33917 · $1,730
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,660
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,660/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
$20,760/yr
At $1,730/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 16.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-16.2% YoY, -10.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33917 (North Fort Myers, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
33,380
Median income
$55,000
Median age
59.8
Renters
16.3%
Age distribution
14.4%
13.7%
15.2%
17.9%
38.7%
Under 1814.4%
18–3413.7%
35–5415.2%
55–6417.9%
65+38.7%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
84.8%
White84.8%
Black1.4%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian1.3%
Other1%
Education (25+)
34%
33.7%
20.3%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma34%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+20.3%
Housing tenure
83.7%
16.3%
Owner83.7%
Renter16.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33917 in North Fort Myers, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,005 → $55,000
up 14.6%
Population
30,120 → 33,380
up 10.8%
Renter share
18.2% → 16.3%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.2% → 20.3%
+2.1 pts
Median age
60.4 → 59.8
-0.6 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $48,005 in 2021 to $55,000 more recently. The population has grown by 10.8% since 2021, moving from about 30,120 residents to roughly 33,380. Renters now make up 16.3% of households, compared with 18.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.3% of adults here, versus 18.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33917 covers North Fort Myers, FL. The median rent here is $1,730/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($55,000/yr), ZIP 33917 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 16.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33917?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33917 (North Fort Myers, FL) is $1,730. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33917 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33917's median rent of $1,730/mo is $235 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33917 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33917 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #531 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,730/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33917?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,730/mo in ZIP 33917. The local median household income is $55,000/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33917?

Rent in ZIP 33917 has decreased 16.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33917 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33917 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,730/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($55,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33917 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33917 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.3% of ZIP 33917 households are renters, while 83.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33917 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33917 compare to the rest of North Fort Myers?

ZIP 33917 is pricier than North Fort Myers as a whole. At $1,730/mo, it's $140 above the North Fort Myers citywide median of $1,590/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33917 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33917 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,730/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 33917's median household income ($55,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33917 38%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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