Broward County in southeastern Florida has a regulated system of Zip Codes to adequately administer the varying regions of the county which include cities, suburbs, and neighborhoods. Most Zip Codes in Broward County are between 33004 and 33443 and are used to distinguish cities like Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pembroke Pines, and Deerfield Beach.
Major Zip Codes and Notable Areas
The city of Fort Lauderdale, the county seat and the largest city in Broward County uses Zip Codes such as 33301, 33304, and 33316. These areas encompass the lively downtown district, the historic neighborhoods, the commercial hubs, and the waterfront communities with beaches, boating canals, and tourism infrastructure. Hollywood is mostly known by its Zip Codes 33019, 33020, and 33021, which are famous for their iconic Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, residential neighborhoods, and thriving arts community.
Suburban cities like Pembroke Pines (33024, 33028, and 33029) and Coral Springs (33065, 33067, and 33071) are known for their family-friendly environments with excellent schools, recreational parks and expanding commercial zones. These Zip Codes usually draw people who are looking for quality education, community oriented lifestyles and suburban amenities.
Demographics and Economic Characteristics
There is a high level of demographic diversity in Broward County Zip Codes. Zip Codes like 33311 and 33313 which are zips within Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale Lakes are urban neighborhoods with diverse populations and ongoing revitalization initiatives, as well as active local economies. The economies of many cities are dominated by tourism, hospitality services, and local businesses that depend on beach activities and visitors in Pompano Beach (33060, 33062, and 33069) and Deerfield Beach (33441, 33442).
Economic activities are also quite diverse and different from one another as well since western Broward County Zip Codes like Weston (33326 and 33327) are known for their high income residential communities, corporate offices, healthcare facilities and extensive retail and dining options. On the other hand, Zip Codes in central and northern Broward County such as Plantation (33317 and 33322) have a more or less equal ratio of residential areas, shopping and business complexes and places of employment in different industries.
Educational Institutions and Healthcare Facilities
Broward County's educational resources are evenly distributed across its Zip Codes. Nova Southeastern University, in Zip Code 33314, plays a significant role in shaping regional demographics and housing markets, as well as affecting economic activity through its students and the jobs they bring. Broward College campuses located in different Zip Codes, such as 33332 and 33024, also help meet local educational needs.
Healthcare infrastructure in Broward County comprises big institutions like Broward Health Medical Center in Zip Code 33316, and Memorial Regional Hospital in Zip Code 33021, which offer comprehensive medical services, employment, and important community support that the region needs.
Infrastructure and Transportation
The regional mobility and economic activity is extensive and is supported by Broward County’s infrastructure. Interstate 95, Interstate 595, and the Florida Turnpike cross critical Zip Codes like 33312, 33314, and 33068 and efficiently transport, conduct commerce and connect. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (Zip Code 33315) is a major player in the local and regional economies through tourism, business travel and international trade.
