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ZIP 33973

Pop. 14,392·Lee County·562nd most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,675/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$255
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ZIP 33973 · $1,675
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,780/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,100/yr
At $1,675/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33973 (Lehigh Acres, FL) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,392
Median income
$60,530
Median age
26.5
Renters
77.1%
Age distribution
36.1%
29.5%
21.3%
Under 1836.1%
18–3429.5%
35–5421.3%
55–646.2%
65+6.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
22.8%
33.6%
45.9%
White22.8%
Black33.6%
Hispanic45.9%
Education (25+)
22.3%
40.1%
29%
No HS diploma22.3%
HS diploma40.1%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+8.6%
Housing tenure
22.9%
77.1%
Owner22.9%
Renter77.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33973 in Lehigh Acres, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,429 → $60,530
up 36.2%
Population
15,048 → 14,392
down 4.4%
Renter share
79.4% → 77.1%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
12.3% → 8.6%
-3.7 pts
Median age
28.2 → 26.5
-1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,429 in 2021 to $60,530 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 15,048 to 14,392 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. About 77.1% of households rent today, against 79.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 12.3% to 8.6%.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 33973 covers Lehigh Acres, FL. The median rent here is $1,675/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($60,530/yr), ZIP 33973 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33973?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33973 (Lehigh Acres, FL) is $1,675. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33973 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33973's median rent of $1,675/mo is $255 (13%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 33973 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33973 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #562 out of 667 ZIPs at $1,675/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33973?

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 $1,675/mo in ZIP 33973. The local median household income is $60,530/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33973?

Rent in ZIP 33973 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33973 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33973 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,675/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($60,530/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33973 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33973 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 77.1% of ZIP 33973 households are renters, while 22.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 33973 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 33973 compare to the rest of Lehigh Acres?

ZIP 33973 is more affordable than Lehigh Acres overall. At $1,675/mo, it's $216 below the Lehigh Acres citywide median of $1,891/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33973 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33973 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,675/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 33973's median household income ($60,530/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33973 33%Benchmark 30%
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