| City: | Crystal Beach, Florida |
| County: | Pinellas County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:43:03 PM |
| Population: | 1,884 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 727 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 28.0893, -82.7778 |
| Land Area: | 0.725 sq mi |
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Crystal Beach sits along Florida's Gulf Coast in Pinellas County, where 1,884 residents maintain 449 PO Boxes at the local post office. That's a PO Box adoption rate of 0.56, meaning roughly one box for every two households. The median age here is 53, reflecting the area's appeal as a retirement destination. About 85% of residents have a high school diploma or higher.
The post office serves three streets: Georgia Avenue, Crystal Beach Avenue, and Mayo. These routes handle street delivery through two rural carrier routes, though many residents still prefer PO Boxes for their mail. The median home value stands at $680,500, considerably higher than the national average. Most homes were built decades ago, and the ZIP code's 805 occupied housing units spread across less than a square mile of land area.
The three street names reflect Crystal Beach's coastal identity. With only three streets served by rural routes, this is an exceptionally compact delivery area where the community name itself serves as one of the street designations.
ZIP Code 34681 has 1,884 residents and 805 households (average 2.33 persons per household). The median age is 53.2 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.9% male and 51.1% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.6%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (91.8%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,884Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,284Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,598.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 805Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $729,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.33Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.74Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,588 | 1,808 | 1,471 | 1,240 | 1,186 | 894 | 834 | 775 | 730 | 589 | 923 | 994 | 1,331 | 1,284 |
| Decennial Census | 1,294 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,884 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 53.2
Male Median Age: 53.6
Female Median Age: 53
| 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 | 27 | 30 | 51 | 89 | 26 | 26 | 38 | 30 | 42 | 47 | 74 | 111 | 94 | 97 | 61 | 49 | 10 | 20 |
| Female | 24 | 39 | 56 | 60 | 43 | 21 | 32 | 45 | 33 | 76 | 96 | 120 | 98 | 84 | 56 | 44 | 19 | 16 |
| Total | 51 | 69 | 107 | 149 | 69 | 47 | 70 | 75 | 75 | 123 | 170 | 231 | 192 | 181 | 117 | 93 | 29 | 36 |
| White: | 1,730 | 93.21% |
| Black: | 6 | 0.32% |
| Hispanic:* | 82 | 4.42% |
| Asian: | 15 | 0.81% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.05% |
| Other: | 18 | 0.97% |
| Total: | 1,856 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 922 | 48.94% | 53.6 years |
| Females: | 962 | 51.06% | 53.0 years |
| Total: | 1,884 | 100% | 53.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,240 | 96.57% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 44 | 3.43% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 3.43% |
| Total Population: | 1,284 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,240 | 96.57% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 44 | 3.43% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $66,622 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,198. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $250,001 and female is $60,694, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $189,307 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.7%, which is below 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 (51.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,622 | $68,792 | $72,279 | $64,602 | $71,544 | $63,944 | $59,434 | $58,438 | $55,198 | $48,472 | $59,250 | $68,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $87,933 | $76,731 | $73,984 | $74,145 | $112,742 | $70,677 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,356 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $43,906 | $55,000 | $63,690 | $56,889 | $0 | $0 | $58,137 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $55,026 | $53,819 | $57,688 | $55,250 | $0 | $56,401 | $58,255 | $57,933 | $105,606 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250,001 | $250,001 |
| Median Female Income | $48,464 | $43,980 | $37,981 | $46,761 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,661 | $48,368 | $50,750 | $53,750 | $56,750 | $60,694 |
| Employed: | 523 | 57.66% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 384 | 42.34% |
| Total: | 907 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 268 | 51.24% |
| Service: | 49 | 9.37% |
| Sales and Office: | 206 | 39.39% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 523 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $729,000, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $389,700 (114.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $344,200. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $1,074 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.37% (80.87% with a mortgage, 19.13% free-and-clear) and renters 9.63% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.28%, which is considerably 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 | $339,300 | $286,300 | $294,500 | $320,400 | $343,200 | $411,700 | $422,700 | $406,300 | $384,800 | $474,000 | $413,300 | $528,300 | $680,500 | $729,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 49 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 49 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,074 | $1,097 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 372 | 73.08% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 88 | 17.29% |
| Renter Occupied: | 49 | 9.63% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 509 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 509 | 83.72% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 99 | 16.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 608 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 559 | 91.94% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 49 | 8.06% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 608 | 100% |
In 2024, 34.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 94.20%, 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%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.50 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (88.60%). College enrollment is 4.09%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 52 | 5.84% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 157 | 17.64% |
| Some college, no degree: | 233 | 26.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 143 | 16.07% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 170 | 19.10% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 135 | 15.17% |
| Total: | 890 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 838 | 94.16% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 305 | 34.27% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,050 | 75.27% |
| Public Insurance: | 345 | 24.73% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,395 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 1,395 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 7.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 13.3% | 13.5% | 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): | 303 | 88.60% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 25 | 7.31% |
| College or graduate school: | 14 | 4.09% |
| Total: | 342 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 328 | 95.91% |
ZIP Code 34681 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 39 business establishments, employing about 110 people with an annual payroll of $4,068,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 479Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 39Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $948,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,068,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 110Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 34681 is located in Pinellas County, Florida, within the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 45300) and Florida's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,783,243 people, about 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 34681, and is subdivided into the St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Largo, FL division. It covers 0.725 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.188 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FLSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 45300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | St. Petersburg-Clearwater-Largo, FL (CBSA Div 41304)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,783,243Source: Census |
| MSA: | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.725 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.188 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 186.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 34681 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. 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.