| City: | Nocatee, Florida |
| County: | Desoto County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:41:46 PM |
| Population: | 223 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 863 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 27.1599, -81.8755 |
| Land Area: | 2.777 sq mi |
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Only one street receives carrier delivery in 34268: SW County Road 760, served by a rural route. That single street defines the physical footprint of what qualifies for the Nocatee mailing address. Everyone else—and there are clearly hundreds of them based on the PO Box count—collects their mail at the post office counter. This pattern is common in Florida's agricultural interior, where wide spacing between homes makes door-to-door delivery impractical.
The 223 residents who call this ZIP home have a median age of 40.1 years. The population spread includes families with children: 11 kids under 5, 12 between ages 5-9, and 15 between 10-14. These aren't retirees retreating to rural quiet. They're working-age people raising families in a place where neighbors measure distance in acres, not houses per block.
The discrepancy between 62 occupied homes and 282 PO Boxes tells the real story. Nocatee doesn't just serve Nocatee. It serves ranchers, grove workers, and scattered homesteads throughout southeastern DeSoto County who need a reliable address that isn't tied to a rural route number. The post office becomes the de facto center of a community that exists more as a service area than a town.
With only one street receiving delivery, SW County Road 760 represents the entire physical footprint of carrier service. The county road designation reflects the agricultural, unincorporated character of this region where official county infrastructure defines the landscape rather than municipal street grids.
ZIP Code 34268 has 223 residents and 62 households (average 3.60 persons per household). The median age is 40.1 years, slightly younger than the state (43.0) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.2% male and 40.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (37.7%, much lower than the state average of 57.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 36.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (15.1%) and national averages (12.4%) and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (7.3%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 223Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 466Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 80.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $29,512Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 62Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.60Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.93Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 230 | 214 | 187 | 199 | 25 | 68 | 74 | 128 | 157 | 366 | 392 | 508 | 465 | 466 |
| Decennial Census | 220 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 223 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.1
Male Median Age: 38.5
Female Median Age: 41.5
| 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 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 5 | 23 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| White: | 84 | 29.17% |
| Black: | 76 | 26.39% |
| Hispanic:* | 82 | 28.47% |
| Asian: | 3 | 1.04% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 43 | 14.93% |
| Total: | 288 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 132 | 59.19% | 38.5 years |
| Females: | 91 | 40.81% | 41.5 years |
| Total: | 223 | 100% | 40.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 466 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 466 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 466 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $29,512, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $29,512. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 37.6%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (46.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,286 | $0 | $23,077 | $24,292 | $0 | $0 | $29,512 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,077 | $24,292 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $35,212 | $35,286 | $37,750 | $37,692 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,076 | $31,772 | $33,279 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 175 | 37.55% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 291 | 62.45% |
| Total: | 466 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 81 | 46.29% |
| Service: | 9 | 5.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 61 | 34.86% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 24 | 13.71% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 175 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (18.32% with a mortgage, 81.68% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 30.69%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 24 | 18.32% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 107 | 81.68% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 131 | 69.31% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 58 | 30.69% |
| Total Housing Units: | 189 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 20 | 10.58% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 31 | 16.40% |
| Other Units: | 138 | 73.02% |
| Total Housing Units: | 189 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 55.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 39.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 21.70%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 18 | 4.75% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 151 | 39.84% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 114 | 30.08% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 1.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 81 | 21.37% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9 | 2.37% |
| Total: | 379 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 210 | 55.41% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 90 | 23.75% |
| Private Insurance: | 101 | 17.81% |
| Public Insurance: | 282 | 49.74% |
| No Insurance: | 184 | 32.45% |
| Total: | 567 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 383 | 67.55% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 87 | 100.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 87 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 87 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 34268 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 33 people with an annual payroll of $1,434,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 304Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $291,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,434,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 33Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 34268 is located in Desoto County, Florida, within the Arcadia, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11580) and Florida's 18th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 34,862 people, about 0.64% of whom live in ZIP Code 34268. It covers 2.777 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Arcadia, FLSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 11580Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 34,862Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.777 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 18Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1512.55 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 1248850Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Nocatee CDP; FloridaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 34268 is in the DeSoto County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.