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Zellwood

Florida · 2,758 residents · 3.762 sq mi
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Zellwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,044. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,100. With a median age of 67.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,758
+9%since 2000
from 2,540 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
733 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 675 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
67.1
+4%since 2000
from 64.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,044
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,300 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,179
+42%since 2000
from $22,683 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,128
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(2,090)
Black2.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(456)
Asian1.2%(33)
Other3.9%(107)
Diversity Score49.9%(1,376)
Diversity Score
50
+83%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+16%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 35.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zellwood, Florida?

Zellwood, Florida has about 2,758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zellwood, Florida?

The typical household in Zellwood, Florida earns about $52,044 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 $108,100, and the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in Zellwood, Florida?

About 12.5% 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 5.2% of people in Zellwood, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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