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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 33834 has 6,584 residents and 1,647 households (average 2.98 persons per household). The median age is 38.4 years, younger than the state (43.0) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 63.1% male and 36.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.6%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (39.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 39.0%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	6,584Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	6,139Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	6,502Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	49.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$58,364Source: Census ACS

Households:	1,647Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$104,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.98Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.11Source: Census ACS

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	--	7,733	7,554	7,841	7,742	7,693	7,981	7,837	7,695	7,524	7,451	6,799	6,371	6,139
Decennial Census	7,448	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	6,584	--	--	--

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: 38.4

Male Median Age: 38.6

Female Median Age: 37.9

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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	165	190	214	211	274	365	399	383	342	323	302	252	210	181	129	108	68	38
Female	161	178	193	218	148	113	134	145	150	121	115	138	145	123	139	93	76	40
Total	326	368	407	429	422	478	533	528	492	444	417	390	355	304	268	201	144	78

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

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Population by Race

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White:	3,597	43.03%
Black:	1,134	13.57%
Hispanic:*	2,565	30.69%
Asian:	27	0.32%
American Indian:	39	0.47%
Hawaiian:	3	0.04%
Other:	994	11.89%
Total:	8,359	100%

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	%	Median Age
Males:	4,154	63.09%	38.6 years
Females:	2,430	36.91%	37.9 years
Total:	6,584	100%	38.4 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,593	91.11%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	98	1.60%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	105	1.71%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	343	7.30%
Total Population:	6,139	100%
Total Native Population:	5,691	92.70%
Total Foreign-born Population:	448	7.30%

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

In 2023, the Median household income is $58,364, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,676 (84.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,893. Family households earn a median of $56,667 versus $29,635 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,032). By gender, male median income is $45,833 and female is $40,633, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $5,200 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 38.7%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is well above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (27.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$31,688	$31,126	$33,250	$32,654	$33,029	$34,038	$38,912	$44,167	$48,471	$48,287	$41,981	$51,154	$58,364
Median Family Income	$38,633	$35,947	$39,572	$37,171	$38,015	$42,500	$45,403	$48,644	$53,583	$49,528	$49,167	$47,337	$56,667
Median NonFamily Income	$20,639	$17,357	$20,740	$20,518	$16,957	$20,403	$24,303	$24,808	$24,852	$33,254	$30,147	$26,875	$29,635
Median Male Income	$23,800	$25,778	$25,714	$24,856	$27,961	$37,069	$35,346	$31,330	$31,754	$33,684	$35,568	$44,009	$45,833
Median Female Income	$20,905	$20,202	$20,294	$21,558	$21,840	$23,388	$25,550	$30,528	$31,312	$33,971	$36,932	$39,362	$40,633

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	1,795	36.33%
Unemployed:	117	2.37%
Not In Labor Force:	3,029	61.30%
Total:	4,941	100%

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

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

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Management, business, science, and arts:	486	27.08%
Service:	201	11.20%
Sales and Office:	351	19.55%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	338	18.83%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	419	23.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	1,795	100%

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

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $104,200, which is far less than the state median ($325,000), is up $12,900 (14.13%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $31,900. The median gross rent is $1,049, which is well under the state median ($1,564), is up $371 (54.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $269. Of occupied housing, owners make up 66.76% (31.41% with a mortgage, 68.59% free-and-clear) and renters 33.24% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 26.73%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$91,300	$83,900	$84,000	$83,800	$81,700	$77,200	$80,600	$77,600	$72,300	$81,000	$84,500	$104,200	$104,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	15	3.04%
$500 to $999:	185	37.53%
$1,000 to $1,499:	195	39.55%
$1,500 to $1,999:	63	12.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:	10	2.03%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	25	5.07%
Total:	493	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$678	$644	$621	$596	$594	$618	$680	$731	$780	$766	$797	$947	$1,049

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	311	20.97%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	679	45.79%
Renter Occupied:	493	33.24%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	1,483	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	1,483	73.27%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	541	26.73%
Total Housing Units:	2,024	100%

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

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	1,273	62.90%
Multi-Family Units:	57	2.82%
Other Units:	694	34.29%
Total Housing Units:	2,024	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 8.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.40%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 50.20%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 48.60%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 16.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 5.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.67%). College enrollment is 27.10%, which is on par with the state rate (27.90%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	318	7.67%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	560	13.50%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,032	48.99%
Some college, no degree:	659	15.89%
Associate's degree:	237	5.71%
Bachelor's degree:	179	4.32%
Graduate or professional degree:	163	3.93%
Total:	4,148	100%
High school or higher:	3,270	78.83%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	342	8.24%

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:	2,355	44.76%
Public Insurance:	2,277	43.28%
No Insurance:	629	11.96%
Total:	5,261	100%
Has Health Insurance:	4,632	88.04%

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

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	21.8%	22.8%	23.6%	23.5%	20.4%	20.4%	20.7%	22.6%	19.7%	20.5%	21.3%	23.6%	16.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	41	2.87%
Kindergarten:	115	8.05%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	595	41.67%
High school (grades 9-12):	290	20.31%
College or graduate school:	387	27.10%
Total:	1,428	100%
Early Childhood:	156	10.92%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,000	70.03%

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

City:	Bowling Green, Florida
Counties:	Hardee County[Primary] Polk County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	10:03:42 PM
Population:	6,584 [See All]
Area Code:	863
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	27.5531, -81.9880
Land Area:	134.234 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/33834/zip-code-33834.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,182Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	91Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,516Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,386Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	377Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	69Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$17,119,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$68,678,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	1,228Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	--Source: Census
CBSA Number:	--Source: Census
CBSA Type:	--Source: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	0Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	134.234 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	10.095 sq miSource: 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:	1207775Source: Census
Place Name:	Bowling Green city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 33834 in Bowling Green, FL

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

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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 (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 33834

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 33834

Sources & References