ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 33966

Part of Fort Myers, FL

Pop. 12,513·Lee County·510th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$1,750/mo

Year-over-Year

-1.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$182

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ZIP 33966 · $1,750

More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 33966 is 17.8% below its high of $2,128 in February 2023, at $1,750 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 33966 changed -1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,965) is $2,124 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,080); a 3-bedroom is $2,720.

Rank in Fort Myers

6th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Fort Myers.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 33907, 3 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,406/mo), about $4,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 33966. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,000/yr

At $1,750/mo median

Location

CityFort Myers

StateFL

CountyLee County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

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 (-1.9% YoY, +0.9% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,955 → $1,750

down 10.5%

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

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 33966 in Fort Myers, FL has fallen from $1,955 to $1,750, a 10.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,949 in 2021 to $84,965 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. 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. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 33966 in Fort Myers, FL market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 33966 covers Fort Myers, FL. The median rent here is $1,750/mo as of October 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 decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $70,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,750/mo in ZIP 33966. The local median household income is $84,965/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33966?

Rent in ZIP 33966 has fallen 1.9% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 17.8% below its high of $2,128 in February 2023.

How does ZIP 33966 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33966 is one of the more affordable among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #510 of 656 at $1,750/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 33966 changed -1.9%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.