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U.S. ZIP Code · FL33981

Charlotte County · Punta Gorda, FL

Typical home value

$338,591[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-10.2%
5-year / yr
+2.7%
10-year / yr
+5.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+19.2%
vs metro
+9.0%
vs state
-2.4%
ZIP 33981 location in FL
Location of ZIP 33981 in FL

Price history

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

The typical home in 33981 is worth $338,591 — 9.0% above the Punta Gorda, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 10.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,259 a month — a 8.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,259[2]
Gross yield
8.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,613[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
15,622[3]
Median household income
$84,098[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+1,867[5]
Moved in
9,442
Moved out
7,575

Schools

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

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • MYAKKA RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · CHARLOTTE

    652 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 yield8.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.8%
Annual rent$27,110

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$1,712
Loan principal$270,873
Down payment$67,718
Total interest paid$345,484

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 ratio0.98
Monthly cost to own$2,212
Monthly rent$2,259

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
42nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
36th percentile[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 33981?
The typical home in 33981 is worth $338,591, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 33981?
Home values in 33981 are down 10.2% over the past year, and up 2.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 33981?
A typical home in 33981 rents for about $2,259 a month, a gross rental yield of 8.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 33981?
The effective property tax rate in 33981 is 0.8% — roughly $2,613 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 33981?
ZIP code 33981 has a population of 15,622 and a median household income of $84,098.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rotonda CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $343,568
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Punta Gorda, FL

    Typical home
    $330,779
    Gross yield
    12.5%
  • Cleveland CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $359,839
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Port Charlotte CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $310,528
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Punta Gorda, FL

    Typical home
    $367,966
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Harbour Heights CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $304,068
    Gross yield
    7.3%

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