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ZIP 33966

Pop. 12,513·Lee County·507th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,791/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$174
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ZIP 33966 · $1,791
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,740
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,080/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
$21,492/yr
At $1,791/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33966 (Fort Myers, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,513
Median income
$84,965
Median age
44.7
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
15.3%
21.4%
23.5%
29.3%
Under 1815.3%
18–3421.4%
35–5423.5%
55–6410.5%
65+29.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
66.5%
17.3%
White66.5%
Black7.5%
Hispanic17.3%
Asian3.8%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
21.5%
32.1%
42.4%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+42.4%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33966 in Fort Myers, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,949 → $84,965
up 19.8%
Population
9,738 → 12,513
up 28.5%
Renter share
30.6% → 41.8%
+11.2 pts
Bachelor's+
47.1% → 42.4%
-4.7 pts
Median age
45.2 → 44.7
-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,949 in 2021 to $84,965 more recently. The population has grown by 28.5% since 2021, moving from about 9,738 residents to roughly 12,513. Renters now make up 41.8% of households, compared with 30.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.4% of adults here, versus 47.1% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33966 covers Fort Myers, FL. The median rent here is $1,791/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($84,965/yr), ZIP 33966 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33966?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33966 (Fort Myers, FL) is $1,791. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33966 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33966's median rent of $1,791/mo is $174 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33966 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33966 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #507 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,791/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33966?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,791/mo in ZIP 33966. The local median household income is $84,965/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33966?

Rent in ZIP 33966 has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 33966 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33966 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,791/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($84,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33966 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 33966 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of ZIP 33966 households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33966 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33966 compare to the rest of Fort Myers?

ZIP 33966 is pricier than Fort Myers as a whole. At $1,791/mo, it's $12 above the Fort Myers citywide median of $1,779/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33966 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33966 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,791/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 33966's median household income ($84,965/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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