| City: | Intercession City, Florida |
| City Alias: | Intrcsion Cty |
| County: | Osceola County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:39:03 PM |
| Population: | 1,085 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 321 / 407 / 689 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.2626, -81.5052 |
| Land Area: | 10.912 sq mi |
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Intercession City is a small community in Osceola County, Florida, covering less than one hundredth of a square mile. With 1,085 residents and 376 households, it sits between the larger communities of Poinciana and Kissimmee. The post office maintains 534 PO Boxes, 42% more than the number of local households, because it serves surrounding areas beyond the compact town center.
This is officially a PO Box Only Zone. Despite having some street delivery along Tallahassee Boulevard, PO Box service is the primary mail access method for the region. The 1.42 PO Box adoption rate (534 boxes for 376 households) shows the post office serves a wider area than the small ZCTA boundaries suggest.
Intercession City's median household income is $71,189, above Florida's median. The median age of 40.1 years indicates a working-age population. About 59% of residents own their homes, while 41% rent. The community has 10 business establishments employing 74 workers.
Mail delivery here uses both city carrier routes and rural routes, creating a mixed Urban+Rural pattern. Most addresses are concentrated on Tallahassee Boulevard, the main street running through the community. General Delivery service is also available at the post office.
Tallahassee Boulevard is the only street with delivery addresses in the ZIP+4 data, with 49 records including multi-unit addresses.
ZIP Code 33848 has 1,085 residents and 376 households (average 2.84 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 48.7% male and 51.3% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (55.8%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (40.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 40.8%, which is much higher than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,085Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 638Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 99.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $74,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 376Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $194,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.84Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,111 | 1,210 | 1,727 | 1,452 | 1,492 | 1,067 | 1,401 | 1,059 | 1,022 | 908 | 1,062 | 549 | 326 | 638 |
| Decennial Census | 851 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,085 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 40.1
Male Median Age: 37.4
Female Median Age: 41.1
| 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 | 34 | 30 | 46 | 43 | 31 | 29 | 36 | 31 | 21 | 41 | 22 | 46 | 45 | 25 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 5 |
| Female | 21 | 18 | 37 | 37 | 41 | 39 | 35 | 33 | 38 | 45 | 31 | 46 | 35 | 32 | 25 | 15 | 13 | 16 |
| Total | 55 | 48 | 83 | 80 | 72 | 68 | 71 | 64 | 59 | 86 | 53 | 92 | 80 | 57 | 38 | 27 | 31 | 21 |
| White: | 605 | 46.97% |
| Black: | 55 | 4.27% |
| Hispanic:* | 443 | 34.39% |
| Asian: | 13 | 1.01% |
| American Indian: | 16 | 1.24% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.16% |
| Other: | 154 | 11.96% |
| Total: | 1,288 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 528 | 48.66% | 37.4 years |
| Females: | 557 | 51.34% | 41.1 years |
| Total: | 1,085 | 100% | 40.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 339 | 53.13% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 178 | 27.90% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 121 | 18.97% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 18.97% |
| Total Population: | 638 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 517 | 81.03% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 121 | 18.97% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $74,750, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $41,964 (128.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,000. Family households earn a median of $74,869 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $74,869). By gender, male median income is $50,550 and female is $43,505, which is much lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $7,045 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 64.2%, which is about the same as 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 Service (38.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $32,786 | $24,848 | $24,846 | $24,563 | $24,674 | $25,301 | $0 | $0 | $55,750 | $59,293 | $61,594 | $51,700 | $71,189 | $74,750 |
| Median Family Income | $32,969 | $24,832 | $24,544 | $24,098 | $23,803 | $25,116 | $0 | $0 | $56,028 | $59,864 | $62,813 | $0 | $71,738 | $74,869 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $14,271 | $62,531 | $63,212 | $63,302 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $61,412 | $64,156 | $63,125 | $63,333 | $0 | $31,115 | $24,839 | $23,484 | $23,479 | $0 | $20,417 | $0 | $27,883 | $50,550 |
| Median Female Income | $18,246 | $18,040 | $17,990 | $17,962 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,750 | $35,719 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,505 |
| Employed: | 388 | 64.24% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 216 | 35.76% |
| Total: | 604 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 122 | 31.44% |
| Service: | 148 | 38.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 46 | 11.86% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 72 | 18.56% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 388 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $194,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $77,800 (66.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $137,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,071 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.45% (45.12% with a mortgage, 54.88% free-and-clear) and renters 10.55% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.73%, which is far higher than 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 | $116,200 | $108,300 | $112,000 | $72,100 | $0 | $75,300 | $53,400 | $54,600 | $57,000 | $58,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $194,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 18 | 62.07% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 11 | 37.93% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 29 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,071 | $1,083 | $882 | $867 | $861 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $917 | $905 | $1,152 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 111 | 40.36% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 135 | 49.09% |
| Renter Occupied: | 29 | 10.55% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 275 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 275 | 66.27% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 140 | 33.73% |
| Total Housing Units: | 415 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 389 | 93.73% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 26 | 6.27% |
| Total Housing Units: | 415 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 78.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 4.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 38.40 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 college (63.64%). College enrollment is 63.64%, 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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 133 | 22.02% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 257 | 42.55% |
| Some college, no degree: | 39 | 6.46% |
| Associate's degree: | 50 | 8.28% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 90 | 14.90% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 35 | 5.79% |
| Total: | 604 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 471 | 77.98% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 125 | 20.70% |
| Private Insurance: | 447 | 67.83% |
| Public Insurance: | 212 | 32.17% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 659 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 659 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 4.5% | 0.0% | 20.3% | 25.5% | 36.9% | 48.7% | 45.4% | 34.8% | 38.4% | 21.2% | 16.4% | 31.1% | 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): | 20 | 36.36% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 35 | 63.64% |
| Total: | 55 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 36.36% |
ZIP Code 33848 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 84 people with an annual payroll of $14,704,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 544Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $5,524,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $14,704,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 84Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 33848 is located in Osceola County, Florida, within the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36740) and Florida's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,134,411 people, about 0.05% of whom live in ZIP Code 33848. It covers 10.912 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FLSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36740Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,134,411Source: Census |
| MSA: | Orlando, FL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 10.912 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 09Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1707.49 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
ZIP Code 33848 is in the Osceola 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 March 1, 2026.