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ZIP 33971

Pop. 30,790·Lee County·397th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,978/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$48
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ZIP 33971 · $1,978
More expensive than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,090/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$23,736/yr
At $1,978/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33971 (Lehigh Acres, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,790
Median income
$77,723
Median age
34.1
Renters
21.6%
Age distribution
27.2%
24.5%
28.4%
Under 1827.2%
18–3424.5%
35–5428.4%
55–649.7%
65+10.2%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
28.4%
21.4%
52.1%
White28.4%
Black21.4%
Hispanic52.1%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
14.5%
41.7%
29.9%
13.8%
No HS diploma14.5%
HS diploma41.7%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+13.8%
Housing tenure
78.4%
21.6%
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33971 in Lehigh Acres, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,465 → $77,723
up 26.5%
Population
28,061 → 30,790
up 9.7%
Renter share
23.6% → 21.6%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
14.3% → 13.8%
-0.5 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 33971 in Lehigh Acres, FL now reports about $77,723, up from $61,465 in 2021. The population has grown by 9.7% since 2021, moving from about 28,061 residents to roughly 30,790. Renters now make up 21.6% of households, compared with 23.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 33971 covers Lehigh Acres, FL. The median rent here is $1,978/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($77,723/yr), ZIP 33971 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33971?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33971 (Lehigh Acres, FL) is $1,978. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33971 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33971's median rent of $1,978/mo is $48 (2%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 33971 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33971 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #397 out of 667 ZIPs at $1,978/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33971?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,978/mo in ZIP 33971. The local median household income is $77,723/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33971?

Rent in ZIP 33971 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33971 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33971 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,978/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($77,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33971 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33971 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.6% of ZIP 33971 households are renters, while 78.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33971 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33971 compare to the rest of Lehigh Acres?

ZIP 33971 is pricier than Lehigh Acres as a whole. At $1,978/mo, it's $87 above the Lehigh Acres citywide median of $1,891/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33971 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33971 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,978/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 33971's median household income ($77,723/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33971 31%Benchmark 30%
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