ZIP 33309 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fort Lauderdale city, FL (33309)

Median Income

$73,496

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,704

Wealth inflow

Population

38,074

Unemployment

5.3%

1.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,704 for ZIP 33309 (Fort Lauderdale city, FL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.3%+43% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.4%-45% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

18.1%+55% vs US avg

2,484

Establishments

51,402

Employees

~21 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction8.0%
Manufacturing5.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade12.8%
Transportation, utilities8.6%
Information2.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.6%
Professional, scientific, management16.0%
Education, health care, social16.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.2%
Other services6.7%
Public administration3.7%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 33309 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.6%, median income rose 5.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.4%.

Median Income

$73,496

-2% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate