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Zellwood

Florida · 2,817 residents · 3.762 sq mi
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Zellwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,885. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,300. With a median age of 65.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 65.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,817
+11%since 2000
from 2,540 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
749 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
65.6
+2%since 2000
from 64.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K2000201020202024Zellwood
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,885
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,850
+14%since 2000
from $22,683 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$981
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−55.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(2,212)
Black2.8%(72)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(231)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.2%(692)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(2,384)
Black1.9%(54)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(340)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other1.5%(41)
Diversity Score34.7%(977)
Diversity Score
35
+27%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zellwood, Florida?

Zellwood, Florida has about 2,817 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zellwood, Florida?

The typical household in Zellwood, Florida earns about $36,885 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zellwood, Florida expensive?

In Zellwood, Florida, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $981 a month.

How educated are people in Zellwood, Florida?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Zellwood, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zellwood, Florida?

About 7.8% of people in Zellwood, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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