ZIP Code 34737 in Howey In The Hills, FL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Howey In The Hills, Florida
City Alias:Groveland, Howey In Hls
County:Lake County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:13:02 PM
Population:3,406 [See All]
Area Code:352
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:28.6937, -81.8060
Land Area:23.07 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 34737 has 3,406 residents and 1,360 households (average 2.50 persons per household). The median age is 52.0 years, significantly older than the state (43.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.6%). Largest groups are White (79.9%, much higher than the state average of 57.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.8%, 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 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:3,406Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:4,182Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:4,610Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:147.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$67,237Source: Census ACS
Households:1,360Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$348,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.50Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.67Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--2,5632,3792,3842,4032,4302,4272,4412,5512,9423,0163,7153,8624,182
Decennial Census2,523------------------3,406------
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: 52

Male Median Age: 50.1

Female Median Age: 53.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male8388958085747710166103118187131110138914835
Female5669708461768485771021181841581481371044538
Total1391571651641461501611861432052363712892582751959373
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,72376.47%
Black:1594.47%
Hispanic:*47013.20%
Asian:541.52%
American Indian:220.62%
Hawaiian:30.08%
Other:1303.65%
Total:3,561100%
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:1,71050.21%50.1 years
Females:1,69649.79%53.9 years
Total:3,406100%52.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:3,59485.94%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1202.87%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1904.54%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:27811.19%
Total Population:4,182100%
Total Native Population:3,71488.81%
Total Foreign-born Population:46811.19%
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 $67,237, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $1,293 (2.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,104. Family households earn a median of $71,184 versus $44,762 for nonfamily households (a difference of $26,422). By gender, male median income is $46,875 and female is $45,179, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $1,696 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.1%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.0%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$65,944$65,562$65,054$62,344$64,954$62,269$62,500$58,011$75,341$75,833$62,083$68,348$67,237
Median Family Income$77,692$69,605$68,828$65,714$75,602$74,432$79,063$68,276$80,550$78,696$64,677$69,330$71,184
Median NonFamily Income$51,786$62,697$59,868$55,313$56,250$42,500$40,000$35,221$46,333$53,750$48,500$51,786$44,762
Median Male Income$51,612$54,107$53,661$51,932$57,212$54,175$50,962$42,283$41,389$42,305$37,189$45,750$46,875
Median Female Income$37,098$35,565$39,300$40,417$40,278$36,518$43,500$49,219$40,455$44,286$38,864$49,405$45,179
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


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

Employment Status


Employed:2,10558.00%
Unemployed:411.13%
Not In Labor Force:1,48340.87%
Total:3,629100%
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)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,01047.98%
Service:39918.95%
Sales and Office:32115.25%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:23911.35%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1366.46%
Total Civilian Employed Population:2,105100%
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 $348,700, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $85,100 (32.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $104,300. The median gross rent is $1,785, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $690 (63.01%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $447. Of occupied housing, owners make up 88.58% (68.70% with a mortgage, 31.30% free-and-clear) and renters 11.42% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.87%, which is much lower than the state rate (15.19%).

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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)


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

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$263,600$226,800$237,900$215,700$193,300$198,900$210,100$211,500$244,400$286,800$253,000$322,600$348,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:3919.21%
$1,000 to $1,499:115.42%
$1,500 to $1,999:7838.42%
$2,000 to $2,499:31.48%
$2,500 to $2,999:5828.57%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:146.90%
Total:203100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,095$942$993$1,005$1,009$969$1,027$1,147$1,338$1,398$1,363$1,715$1,785
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,08260.85%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):49327.73%
Renter Occupied:20311.42%
Total Occupied Housing Units:1,778100%

Occupied Housing Units:1,77891.13%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1738.87%
Total Housing Units:1,951100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:1,75289.80%
Multi-Family Units:1145.84%
Other Units:854.36%
Total Housing Units:1,951100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 28.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 82.90%, which is on par with the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.40%, which is on par with the state rate (11.90%). The share of people in poverty is 2.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (8.90%), down 1.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.09%). College enrollment is 15.63%, which is markedly below the state rate (27.90%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)


Less than 9th grade:1364.05%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:43813.06%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):77723.17%
Some college, no degree:69520.72%
Associate's degree:35810.67%
Bachelor's degree:61818.43%
Graduate or professional degree:3329.90%
Total:3,354100%
High school or higher:2,78082.89%
Bachelor's degree or higher:95028.32%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:3,06666.05%
Public Insurance:1,22326.35%
No Insurance:3537.60%
Total:4,642100%
Has Health Insurance:4,28992.40%
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)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty3.4%3.3%3.6%5.4%4.9%5.5%9.0%10.5%5.2%4.1%3.2%1.9%2.0%
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)


Nursery School, Preschool:253.91%
Kindergarten:81.25%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):26341.09%
High school (grades 9-12):24438.13%
College or graduate school:10015.63%
Total:640100%
Early Childhood:335.16%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):51580.47%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 34737 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 68 business establishments, employing about 613 people with an annual payroll of $27,587,000. USPS data shows 1,844 residential mailboxes and 43 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:1,844Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:43Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:6,594Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1Source: USPS
# of Businesses:68Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$6,490,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$27,587,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:613Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 34737 is located in Lake County, Florida, within the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36740) and Florida's 11st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,721,022 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 34737. It covers 23.07 sq mi of land and a water area of 6.372 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:36740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,721,022Source: Census
MSA:Orlando, FL MSASource: Census
Land Area:23.07 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:6.372 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:11Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2509.88 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


34739 | | 34736

Schools in ZIP Code 34737


ZIP Code 34737 is in the Lake County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 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.

Lake Hills School 909 S Lakeshore Blvd
Howey In The Hills, FL 34737
District: Lake County School District
Lake Success Academy 525 N Georgia Ave
Howey Iin The Hills, FL 34737
District: Lake County School District
Astatula Christian School 13239 Florida Ave
Astatula, FL 34705
District: Private SchoolNearby
Adventure Christian Academy 3501 N Eichelberger Rd
Tavares, FL 32778
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Key To Learning 307 N US Highway 27 Unit D
Minneola, FL 34715
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34737


Columbia College - Tavares Pd 1565 Lane Park Cutoff Road
Tavares, FL 32778-6100
Type: Post Secondary
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
Lake Technical College 2001 Kurt Street
Eustis, FL 32726
Type: Post Secondary
Orange Technical College-Westside Campus 955 E Story Rd
Winter Garden, FL 34787-3733
Type: Post Secondary
Tenaj Salon Institute 11915 Cr 103
The Villages, FL 32162
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 November 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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