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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 34972 has 19,514 residents and 5,843 households (average 2.90 persons per household). The median age is 37.1 years, younger than the state (43.0) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.6% male and 43.4% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.6%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (57.9%, lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 32.4%, 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:	19,514Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	19,185Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	18,942Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	22.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$53,902Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,843Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$193,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.90Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.17Source: 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	--	20,283	20,050	20,461	20,230	20,712	20,053	20,121	20,496	20,877	20,132	19,728	19,112	19,185
Decennial Census	20,180	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	19,514	--	--	--

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: 37.1

Male Median Age: 37

Female Median Age: 37.2

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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	596	646	745	806	610	882	887	855	746	769	726	747	656	537	345	243	143	114
Female	578	615	644	635	474	495	555	517	478	502	534	598	517	404	341	247	173	154
Total	1,174	1,261	1,389	1,441	1,084	1,377	1,442	1,372	1,224	1,271	1,260	1,345	1,173	941	686	490	316	268

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

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Population by Race

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White:	11,297	48.19%
Black:	2,896	12.35%
Hispanic:*	6,316	26.94%
Asian:	77	0.33%
American Indian:	218	0.93%
Hawaiian:	12	0.05%
Other:	2,627	11.21%
Total:	23,443	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:	11,053	56.64%	37.0 years
Females:	8,461	43.36%	37.2 years
Total:	19,514	100%	37.1 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	16,277	84.84%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	559	2.91%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,000	5.21%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,349	12.24%
Total Population:	19,185	100%
Total Native Population:	16,836	87.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,349	12.24%

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 $53,902, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $17,722 (49.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,027. Family households earn a median of $60,545 versus $30,150 for nonfamily households (a difference of $30,395). By gender, male median income is $44,253 and female is $40,809, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $3,444 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is well above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (27.6%).

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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	$36,180	$31,363	$30,862	$33,129	$32,583	$34,944	$37,028	$37,151	$39,875	$43,851	$46,258	$54,315	$53,902
Median Family Income	$38,222	$33,250	$37,946	$37,534	$34,115	$39,577	$42,421	$40,645	$44,611	$52,014	$57,668	$63,456	$60,545
Median NonFamily Income	$25,776	$26,147	$20,403	$25,305	$23,523	$19,950	$21,538	$23,405	$22,894	$24,507	$25,261	$28,359	$30,150
Median Male Income	$26,605	$26,574	$27,321	$26,536	$26,467	$30,073	$31,072	$31,706	$33,743	$36,375	$40,372	$44,096	$44,253
Median Female Income	$24,437	$26,346	$26,907	$26,351	$25,013	$25,852	$26,835	$27,351	$26,727	$30,525	$32,385	$37,182	$40,809

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:	6,983	45.40%
Unemployed:	430	2.80%
Not In Labor Force:	7,968	51.80%
Total:	15,381	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:	1,636	23.43%
Service:	1,925	27.57%
Sales and Office:	1,399	20.03%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,124	16.10%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	899	12.87%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	6,983	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 $193,300, which is considerably lower than the state median ($325,000), is up $75,600 (64.23%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $87,600. The median gross rent is $994, which is well under the state median ($1,564), is up $231 (30.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $246. Of occupied housing, owners make up 65.41% (50.35% with a mortgage, 49.65% free-and-clear) and renters 34.59% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.63%, which is considerably 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	$117,700	$107,800	$104,500	$97,800	$88,900	$88,600	$87,300	$87,100	$105,700	$136,100	$150,500	$165,400	$193,300

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:	64	3.09%
$500 to $999:	780	37.72%
$1,000 to $1,499:	495	23.94%
$1,500 to $1,999:	120	5.80%
$2,000 to $2,499:	207	10.01%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	402	19.44%
Total:	2,068	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	$763	$663	$600	$612	$615	$644	$674	$693	$748	$851	$895	$1,005	$994

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):	1,969	32.93%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,942	32.48%
Renter Occupied:	2,068	34.59%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	5,979	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	5,979	85.37%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,025	14.63%
Total Housing Units:	7,004	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:	4,413	63.01%
Multi-Family Units:	491	7.01%
Other Units:	2,100	29.98%
Total Housing Units:	7,004	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 14.70% 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 76.80%, which is markedly below the state rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). The share of people in poverty is 18.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 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 (47.37%). College enrollment is 12.91%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,087	8.33%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,934	14.82%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,612	35.35%
Some college, no degree:	2,684	20.57%
Associate's degree:	814	6.24%
Bachelor's degree:	1,140	8.74%
Graduate or professional degree:	775	5.94%
Total:	13,046	100%
High school or higher:	10,025	76.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,915	14.68%

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:	7,726	43.54%
Public Insurance:	6,930	39.06%
No Insurance:	3,088	17.40%
Total:	17,744	100%
Has Health Insurance:	14,656	82.60%

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	22.4%	27.2%	23.7%	26.7%	25.9%	21.0%	17.5%	21.8%	16.7%	15.8%	18.6%	15.5%	18.0%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	218	5.12%
Kindergarten:	250	5.87%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,018	47.37%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,224	28.73%
College or graduate school:	550	12.91%
Total:	4,260	100%
Early Childhood:	468	10.99%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,492	81.97%

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

City:	Okeechobee, Florida
City Alias:	Basinger, Yeehaw, Yeehaw Junction
Counties:	Okeechobee County[Primary] Osceola County Saint Lucie County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	10:14:07 PM
Population:	19,514 [See All]
Area Code:	863
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	27.4278, -80.8970
Land Area:	854.54 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/34972/zip-code-34972.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,532Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	602Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	7,055Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,817Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	230Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	500Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$50,359,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$216,122,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	4,674Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Okeechobee, FLSource: Census
CBSA Number:	36380Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	40,249Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	854.54 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	11.078 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	09,17,18,21Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	1707.49, 6369.97, 1512.55, 260.97 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	1251200Source: Census
Place Name:	Okeechobee city; FloridaSource: Census

ZIP Code 34972 in Okeechobee, 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 34972

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 34972

Sources & References