ZIP Code 34731 in Fruitland Park, FL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Fruitland Park, Florida
City Alias:Fruitland Pk
Counties:Lake County[Primary]
Sumter County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:43:18 PM
Population:12,111 [See All]
Area Code:352
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:28.8755, -81.9021
Land Area:15.805 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 34731 has 12,111 residents and 5,073 households (average 2.38 persons per household). The median age is 50.0 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.0% male and 52.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (80.1%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2%, which is much lower than the state average (26.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:12,111Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:12,196Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:13,501Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:766.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$66,300Source: Census ACS
Households:5,073Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$199,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.38Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.14Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--10,93510,53311,03310,88410,49010,92612,27013,21814,85816,50811,54611,91112,23912,196
Decennial Census10,815------------------12,111--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 50

Male Median Age: 48.9

Female Median Age: 50.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male319314375343238289289269251298367448421556416328173124
Female302363331355234271316293263341397490586552440353224182
Total6216777066984725606055625146397649381,0071,108856681397306
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9,70278.21%
Black:9687.80%
Hispanic:*1,1169.00%
Asian:1761.42%
American Indian:490.40%
Hawaiian:420.34%
Other:3522.84%
Total:12,405100%
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.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,81848.04%48.9 years
Females:6,29351.96%50.9 years
Total:12,111100%50.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:11,27292.42%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1371.12%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:7075.80%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:806.45%
Total Population:12,196100%
Total Native Population:11,40993.55%
Total Foreign-born Population:7876.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 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 2024, the Median household income is $66,300, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $23,964 (56.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,476. Family households earn a median of $82,500 versus $40,298 for nonfamily households (a difference of $42,202). By gender, male median income is $52,199 and female is $41,417, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,782 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.8%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (30.8%).

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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)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$42,336$43,022$42,074$40,545$39,714$40,370$43,390$46,800$49,824$54,005$51,438$55,379$63,329$66,300
Median Family Income$61,074$61,736$50,858$48,750$47,428$49,413$53,151$58,865$61,105$59,967$61,342$67,340$76,685$82,500
Median NonFamily Income$20,677$23,106$24,886$24,741$22,717$20,357$20,000$26,146$26,229$26,829$23,832$32,830$36,153$40,298
Median Male Income$42,051$43,363$35,602$38,141$42,375$37,475$37,171$41,972$42,029$43,208$46,191$49,145$50,310$52,199
Median Female Income$35,463$37,579$32,105$32,235$37,458$32,984$31,081$36,086$38,596$33,886$34,500$42,769$40,019$41,417
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:5,18950.07%
Unemployed:3863.72%
Not In Labor Force:4,78946.21%
Total:10,364100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Management, business, science, and arts:1,59630.76%
Service:80815.57%
Sales and Office:1,49228.75%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:72814.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:56510.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:5,189100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $199,800, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $68,500 (52.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,100. The median gross rent is $1,286, which is below the national median ($1,413), is up $412 (47.14%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $342. Of occupied housing, owners make up 87.78% (32.44% with a mortgage, 67.56% free-and-clear) and renters 12.22% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 20.00%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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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)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$131,300$120,100$107,000$95,200$101,800$98,900$103,600$156,900$177,700$187,600$146,800$163,700$185,900$199,800
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:233.71%
$500 to $999:12920.81%
$1,000 to $1,499:21835.16%
$1,500 to $1,999:10016.13%
$2,000 to $2,499:10817.42%
$2,500 to $2,999:142.26%
$3,000 or more:162.58%
No Rent:121.94%
Total:620100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$874$898$850$918$896$899$928$953$944$967$1,065$1,103$1,157$1,286
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,44528.47%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,01059.31%
Renter Occupied:62012.22%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,075100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,07580.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,26920.00%
Total Housing Units:6,344100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:3,71358.53%
Multi-Family Units:3405.36%
Other Units:2,29136.11%
Total Housing Units:6,344100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 19.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 51.40%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 8.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 1.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.30 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.31%). College enrollment is 15.45%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:820.90%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:3553.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,05444.30%
Some college, no degree:1,97521.58%
Associate's degree:94110.28%
Bachelor's degree:1,12612.30%
Graduate or professional degree:6196.76%
Total:9,152100%
High school or higher:8,71595.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,74519.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:7,03448.75%
Public Insurance:6,27043.45%
No Insurance:1,1267.80%
Total:14,430100%
Has Health Insurance:13,30492.20%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty6.0%6.7%8.8%9.0%11.3%9.4%10.2%9.0%9.6%10.7%10.5%8.8%7.3%8.5%
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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1315.48%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,20250.31%
High school (grades 9-12):68728.76%
College or graduate school:36915.45%
Total:2,389100%
Early Childhood:1315.48%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,88979.07%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 34731 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 264 business establishments, employing about 1,913 people with an annual payroll of $90,678,000. USPS data shows 5,673 residential mailboxes and 202 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:5,673Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:202Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,088Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,214Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:407Source: USPS
# of Businesses:264Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$21,518,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$90,678,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,913Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 34731 is located in Lake County, Florida, within the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36740) and Florida's 6th and 11st Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 2,134,411 people, about 0.57% of whom live in ZIP Code 34731. It covers 15.805 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.555 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:15.805 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:5.555 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06,11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2506.92, 2509.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1224975Source: Census
Place Name:Fruitland Park city; FloridaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


34734 | | 34729

Schools in ZIP Code 34731


ZIP Code 34731 is in the Lake County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Fruitland Park Elementary School 304 W Fountain St
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
District: Lake County School District
Holy Trinity Episcopal School 2201 Spring Lake Rd
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
District: Private School
Village View Christian Academy Dba Freedom Christi 197 E Lavista St
Fruitland Park, FL 34731
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34731


Beacon College 105 E Main St
Leesburg, FL 34748
Type: Post Secondary
Lake-Sumter State College 9501 US Hwy 441
Leesburg, FL 34788-8751
Type: Post Secondary
Tenaj Salon Institute 11915 County Road 103
The Villages, FL 32162
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Tavares Pd 1565 Lane Park Cutoff Road
Tavares, FL 32778-6100
Type: Post Secondary
Lake Technical College 2001 Kurt Street
Eustis, FL 32726
Type: Post Secondary
Taylor College 2531 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL 34470
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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