Okeechobee, FL ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
34972	Standard	19,514	45.16%	Basinger,Yeehaw,Yeehaw Junction
34973	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
34974	Standard	23,699	54.84%

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Population & Demographics

Okeechobee, FL has 43,179 residents, with an average household size of 2.8. The gender split is 53.1% male and 46.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (2.0%) and 35-39 (4.0%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 24.7%. Those born outside the United States make up 9.3% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	43,213
Total Households:	15,961
Total Housing Units:	20,848
Average Household Size:	2.54
Average Family Size:	3.15

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	5,254
Total Households:	1,962
Total Housing Units:	2,257
Average Household Size:	2.59
Average Family Size:	3.07

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	44,022	43,967	43,778	43,374	42,763	42,994	43,992	44,659	44,829	45,003	42,783	42,713	43,179
Decennial Census	43,841	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	43,213	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 43.5

Male Median Age: 43.3

Female Median Age: 43.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,239	1,326	1,421	1,403	1,168	1,387	1,451	1,438	1,298	1,386	1,424	1,581	1,609	1,458	1,254	929	641	450
Female	1,118	1,269	1,300	1,258	995	1,043	1,143	1,123	1,056	1,130	1,218	1,453	1,547	1,343	1,281	979	614	480
Total	2,357	2,595	2,721	2,661	2,163	2,430	2,594	2,561	2,354	2,516	2,642	3,034	3,156	2,801	2,535	1,908	1,255	930

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	30,234	61.65%
Black:	3,503	7.14%
Hispanic:*	10,230	20.86%
Asian:	353	0.72%
American Indian:	567	1.16%
Hawaiian:	16	0.03%
Other:	4,140	8.44%
Total:	49,043	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	22,863	52.91%	43.3 years
Females:	20,350	47.09%	43.6 years
Total:	43,213	100%	43.5 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	2,526	48.08%	38.4 years
Females:	2,728	51.92%	41.6 years
Total:	5,254	100%	40.1 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	37,290	86.36%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	850	1.97%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,524	5.85%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,515	11.67%
Total Population:	43,179	100%
Total Native Population:	38,140	88.33%
Total Foreign-born Population:	5,039	11.67%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Okeechobee, FL have an average household income of $52,286 (much lower than the State by 27.1%, and much lower than the Nation by 33.4%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($59,760 vs $30,736). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is lower than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$36,741	$34,200	$33,926	$35,706	$35,463	$36,377	$38,542	$39,551	$41,187	$45,230	$46,416	$51,388	$52,286
Median Family Income	$41,958	$40,079	$42,174	$42,491	$40,103	$43,267	$44,884	$45,447	$48,153	$52,150	$55,034	$59,916	$59,760
Median NonFamily Income	$22,780	$23,297	$20,115	$22,753	$22,916	$20,837	$22,127	$23,287	$23,400	$24,708	$26,097	$29,073	$30,736
Median Male Income	$30,678	$31,351	$33,143	$33,587	$34,147	$36,134	$37,204	$38,541	$39,813	$39,927	$42,553	$45,295	$46,754
Median Female Income	$25,713	$26,957	$29,784	$30,382	$28,778	$29,529	$30,277	$30,976	$30,341	$34,297	$36,494	$40,077	$43,252

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	15,888	44.96%
Unemployed:	1,054	2.98%
Not In Labor Force:	18,393	52.05%
Total:	35,335	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,434	27.91%
Service:	3,903	24.57%
Sales and Office:	3,093	19.47%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	2,748	17.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,710	10.76%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	15,888	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Okeechobee, FL, the median home value is $178,100 - much lower than the State by 45.2%, and up $57,300 (47.4%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $976 per month - much lower than the State by 37.6%, and up $139 (16.6%) since 2020. Most renters in Okeechobee pay $1,000-$1,499 (51.1%). About 48.9% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.4% (50.6% have a mortgage) and renters make up 33.6% - owners are higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$121,500	$108,350	$103,050	$97,250	$91,450	$90,800	$91,200	$89,000	$105,800	$120,800	$132,850	$157,700	$178,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	118	2.83%
$500 to $999:	1,763	42.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:	962	23.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:	352	8.43%
$2,000 to $2,499:	229	5.48%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	17	0.41%
No Rent:	735	17.60%
Total:	4,176	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$756	$708	$665	$674	$671	$684	$710	$736	$767	$837	$885	$973	$976

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,427	32.81%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	6,940	41.95%
Renter Occupied:	4,176	25.24%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	16,543	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	16,543	79.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	4,311	20.67%
Total Housing Units:	20,854	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

20.5% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (33.2%) and well below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 81.1%, which is well below the state rate (89.6%). The share of people in poverty is 15.1%, which is above the state rate (8.9%) and above the national rate (8.7%), down 1.7 percentage points since 2011 and up 0.5 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	2,007	6.47%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	4,079	13.14%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	11,238	36.20%
Some college, no degree:	6,281	20.23%
Associate's degree:	2,611	8.41%
Bachelor's degree:	3,423	11.03%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,404	4.52%
Total:	31,043	100%
High school graduate or higher:	24,957	80.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	4,827	15.55%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	19,475	42.81%
Public Insurance:	19,025	41.82%
No Insurance:	6,994	15.37%
Total:	45,494	100%
Has Health Insurance:	38,500	84.63%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	16.8%	20.6%	19.8%	22.0%	21.9%	18.9%	15.6%	17.3%	14.6%	13.4%	15.9%	14.8%	15.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	577	6.81%
Kindergarten:	513	6.06%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,985	47.07%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,173	25.66%
College or graduate school:	1,219	14.40%
Total:	8,467	100%
Early Childhood:	1,090	12.87%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	6,671	78.79%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 1 PO Box [See All]
County:	Okeechobee County, FL
Area Code:	863
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	5,254 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Okeechobee, FL [Learn More]
Coordinates:	27.3292, -80.9175
Land Area:	1,231.21 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/fl-okeechobee.asp

Native, born in the United States:	4,705	87.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	170	3.16%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	342	6.36%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	159	9.32%
Total Population:	5,376	100%
Total Native Population:	4,875	90.68%
Total Foreign-born Population:	501	9.32%

Management, business, science, and arts:	558	26.17%
Service:	631	29.60%
Sales and Office:	225	10.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	435	20.40%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	283	13.27%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,132	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	607	33.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	592	32.78%
Renter Occupied:	607	33.61%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,806	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,806	91.07%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	177	8.93%
Total Housing Units:	1,983	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Okeechobee, FL

Sources & References

White:	3,593	60.34%
Black:	512	8.60%
Hispanic:*	1,260	21.16%
Asian:	73	1.23%
American Indian:	58	0.97%
Hawaiian:	2	0.03%
Other:	457	7.67%
Total:	5,955	100%

Employed:	2,132	51.53%
Unemployed:	89	2.15%
Not In Labor Force:	1,916	46.31%
Total:	4,137	100%

Less than 9th grade:	177	4.78%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	521	14.08%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,124	30.37%
Some college, no degree:	815	22.02%
Associate's degree:	304	8.21%
Bachelor's degree:	528	14.27%
Graduate or professional degree:	232	6.27%
Total:	3,701	100%
High school graduate or higher:	3,003	81.14%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	760	20.53%

Private Insurance:	2,745	48.27%
Public Insurance:	2,596	45.65%
No Insurance:	346	6.08%
Total:	5,687	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,341	93.92%

Nursery School, Preschool:	135	10.56%
Kindergarten:	55	4.30%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	552	43.19%
High school (grades 9-12):	280	21.91%
College or graduate school:	256	20.03%
Total:	1,278	100%
Early Childhood:	190	14.87%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	887	69.41%

# Residential Mailboxes:	17,961Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,078Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	20,235Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	14,706Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,232Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	959Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$83,458,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$352,456,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	8,352Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Okeechobee, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	36380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	40,249Source: Census
MSA:	--Source: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	1231.209 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	30.407 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	09,17,18,21Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	51200Source: Census
Place Name:	Okeechobee city; FloridaSource: Census