33955 ZIP Code
Punta Gorda, Florida
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 33955 |
| City/Town: | Punta Gorda |
| County: | Charlotte |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,397 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,523 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,353 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,751 |
| Median Home Value: | $302,600 |
| Land Area: | 78.4 sq miles
203.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.3 sq miles
11.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 26.8164, -81.9938 |
Population Information (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,397 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,418 | 52.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,979 | 47.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 65.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 119 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 240 | 2.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 178 | 1.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 339 | 3.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 258 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 533 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 951 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,181 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 450 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 946 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,860 | 27.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,991 | 19.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 351 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $302,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,531 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,751 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,894 | 72.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,857 | 27.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,523 | 92.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 371 | 7.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,263 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 181 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 919 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,830 | 30.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,982 | 21.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 634 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,689 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,028 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (33955 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,523 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $97,457 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,482 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,353 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,479 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,363 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 116 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,298 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,305 | 68.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 601 | 17.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 457 | 13.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,304 | 89.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 166 | 1.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 39 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 75 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 795 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 792 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,144 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 444 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 181 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 457 | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (33955 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 167 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 91 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 443 | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 312 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 572 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 927 | 18.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 588 | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 981 | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 288 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 525 | 10.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (33955 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,402 | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 166 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 55 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 70 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 600 | 17.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (33955 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 595 | 17.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 84 | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 35 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 265 | 7.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 252 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 48 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 267 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 485 | 14.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 650 | 19.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 292 | 8.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 223 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 167 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,148 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,562 | 63.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,785 | 55.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 853 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (33955 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,297 | 46.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,152 | 64.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,487 | 50.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 172 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 179 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 251 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (33955 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,138 | 61.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 352 | 5.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 48 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 273 | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 145 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 379 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 550 | 8.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 866 | 12.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (33955 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 100 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 577 | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,086 | 30.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,065 | 30.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,176 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 469 | 6.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 98 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 163 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 17 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (33955 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 63 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 117 | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,693 | 39.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,644 | 54.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 213 | 3.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 21 | 0.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (33955 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 108 | 2.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 56 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,641 | 94.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 19 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (33955 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 132 | 2.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,910 | 39.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,106 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 746 | 15.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (33955 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 343 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 191 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 271 | 6.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 488 | 10.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 942 | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,719 | 38.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 563 | 12.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (33955 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,627 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $639 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,531 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.49 | 2.38 |
Households (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,894 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,082 | 63.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 378 | 7.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 796 | 16.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 755 | 15.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 574 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,128 | 63.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.04 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.40 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (33955 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,139 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 936 | 18.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,324 | 64.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 319 | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 494 | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 573 | 11.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (33955 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 945 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 52 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 358 | 37.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 307 | 32.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 228 | 24.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,607 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,232 | 12.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,001 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,709 | 17.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 39 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 309 | 18.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,361 | 79.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (33955 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,230 | 88.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,158 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 333 | 28.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 776 | 67.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 426 | 36.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 49 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (33955 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,540 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 294 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 857 | 291.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 857 | 291.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 857 | 291.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 208 | 70.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 5.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 436 | 148.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 163 | 55.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (33955 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,278 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,268 | 90.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,010 | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 626 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 212 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 52 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 120 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (33955 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,894 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,766 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Punta Gorda, FL33955