Florida · City Profile
Lehigh Acres, FL
Lehigh Acres sits in Lee, Broward, Florida, and is covered by 7 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 122,144 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Lehigh Acres has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $240,850 and median asking rent runs around $1,453 per month. Median household income hovers around $60,490. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Lehigh Acres
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33936 | Lee | 26,537 | $43,640 | $182,700 |
| 33970 | Lee | 0 | — | — |
| 33971 | Lee | 28,712 | $69,061 | $240,900 |
| 33972 | Lee | 15,218 | $66,643 | $260,000 |
| 33973 | Broward | 14,585 | $58,989 | $289,300 |
| 33974 | Lee | 19,218 | $60,617 | $237,600 |
| 33976 | Lee | 17,874 | $63,992 | $234,600 |
Thinking about relocating to Lehigh Acres?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $240,850, and median rent is $1,453. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.