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Punta gorda, FL — ZIP 33955

Population: 12,399 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 33955 (Punta gorda, FL) is $328,491 — down 6.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $294,500 after a median 196.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,042/month. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,491

Median home value

-6.7%

1-year change

196.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,491
1-year appreciation
-6.7%
3-year appreciation
-21.0%
5-year appreciation
+6.8%
10-year appreciation
+48.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$420,510
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$294,500
Median list price
$539,000
Median price per sqft
$189
Median days on market
196.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
293
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-2.8%
Days to pending
141 days
New listings (monthly)
39

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,042/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,626
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,643

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, SHOREPOINT HEALTH PUNTA GORDA, Adventhealth Port Charlotte
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3,584 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
2.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,720
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
47,296
Average weekly wage
$986
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,511

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 33955State medianUS median
Median home value$328,491$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$294,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market197 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,042/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,720$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 33955?
$328,491.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33955?
$294,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33955?
Median days on market: 196.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33955?
Typical rent: $2,042/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 33955?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is ZIP 33955 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 33955?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 33955?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33955?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 33955 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33955?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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