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ZIP 33974

Pop. 19,927·Lee County·429th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,932/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$33
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ZIP 33974 · $1,932
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,740
4 BR+
$3,040
Research median
$2,100/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
$23,184/yr
At $1,932/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyLee County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.8% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 33974 (Lehigh Acres, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,927
Median income
$72,192
Median age
32.3
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
29.8%
25.1%
26.4%
Under 1829.8%
18–3425.1%
35–5426.4%
55–647.6%
65+11%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
34.6%
16.7%
56.9%
White34.6%
Black16.7%
Hispanic56.9%
Education (25+)
15.8%
39.3%
30.4%
14.6%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma39.3%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+14.6%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 33974 in Lehigh Acres, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,456 → $72,192
up 30.2%
Population
19,187 → 19,927
up 3.9%
Renter share
34.7% → 27.3%
-7.4 pts
Bachelor's+
16.7% → 14.6%
-2.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $55,456 to $72,192 across the same window, up 30.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 19,187 residents to roughly 19,927. Renters now make up 27.3% of households, compared with 34.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.6% of adults here, versus 16.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 33974 covers Lehigh Acres, FL. The median rent here is $1,932/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($72,192/yr), ZIP 33974 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 33974?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 33974 (Lehigh Acres, FL) is $1,932. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 33974 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 33974's median rent of $1,932/mo is $33 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 33974 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 33974 falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #429 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,932/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 33974?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,932/mo in ZIP 33974. The local median household income is $72,192/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 33974?

Rent in ZIP 33974 has decreased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 33974 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 33974 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,932/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($72,192/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 33974 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 33974 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of ZIP 33974 households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 33974 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 33974 compare to the rest of Lehigh Acres?

ZIP 33974 is pricier than Lehigh Acres as a whole. At $1,932/mo, it's $76 above the Lehigh Acres citywide median of $1,856/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 33974 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 33974 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,932/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 33974's median household income ($72,192/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 33974 32%Benchmark 30%
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