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U.S. ZIP Code · FL33909

Lee County · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Typical home value

$298,038[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-8.2%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+5.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+4.9%
vs metro
-12.7%
vs state
-14.1%
ZIP 33909 location in FL
Location of ZIP 33909 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 33909 is worth $298,038 — 12.7% below the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 8.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,874 a month — a 7.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,874[2]
Gross yield
7.5%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,594[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Lee County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Very High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
No Rating

#Who lives here

Population
40,231[3]
Median household income
$73,053[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Lee County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+2,109[5]
Moved in
27,809
Moved out
25,700

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • ISLAND COAST HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · LEE

    1,418 students

  • DIPLOMAT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · LEE

    1,072 students

  • DIPLOMAT MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · LEE

    934 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$22,484

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,507
Loan principal$238,430
Down payment$59,608
Total interest paid$304,104

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.05
Monthly cost to own$1,971
Monthly rent$1,874

Owning and renting are roughly even.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
53rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
56th percentile[2]
Property tax
90th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 33909?
The typical home in 33909 is worth $298,038, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 33909?
Home values in 33909 are down 8.2% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 33909?
A typical home in 33909 rents for about $1,874 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 33909?
The effective property tax rate in 33909 is 0.9% — roughly $2,594 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 33909?
ZIP code 33909 has a population of 40,231 and a median household income of $73,053.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • North Fort Myers CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $294,416
    Gross yield
    8.0%
  • Lehigh Acres CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $291,657
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Lehigh Acres CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $289,637
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Lehigh Acres CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $289,005
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Buckingham CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $288,532
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Lehigh Acres CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $312,945
    Gross yield
    7.6%

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