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34972

Florida · 20,066 residents · 855 sq mi
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ZIP 34972 is a ZIP code of 20,066 people in Okeechobee County. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Density works out to 23 people per square mile. Median home value sits at $220,000. The poverty rate is 20.5%, above the 12.5% national rate. The median household earns $61,040, about 26% below the national median.

$61,040
US average: $82,259
$25,374
US average: $44,673
$220,000
US average: $376,019
14.7%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
855 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.5%
Age 65+
13.1%
56.1%
43.9%
2.77 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.4%(10,310)
Black14.1%(2,835)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(5,890)
Asian0.5%(100)
Other4.6%(931)
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Okeechobee County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST1ST OF 1HIGHEST
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 34972?

ZIP code 34972 has about 20,066 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 34972?

The typical household in ZIP code 34972 earns about $61,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 34972 expensive?

In ZIP code 34972, the median home is worth about $220,000, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 34972?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 34972 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34972?

About 20.5% of people in ZIP code 34972 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
Okeechobee County

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