33873 ZIP Code – Wauchula, Florida
33873 is a ZIP code serving Wauchula, Florida in Hardee County with a population of approximately 13,678 residents. At $40,625, the median household income here runs well below the Florida average and well below the U.S. average. At $120,200, median home values run well below the national average, with 68.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $911 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 60% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing).
At 7.1%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the U.S. average. About 14.2% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 36.7, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 33890, 33834, 33841.
ZIP Code 33873 Data
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ZIP 33873 vs. Florida vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 33873 | FL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 21k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $40k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $120k | $307k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $911 | $1,414 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.7 | 45.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.1% | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.2% | 30.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 33890 – Zolfo Springs
- 33834 – Bowling Green
- 33841 – Fort Meade
- 33865 – Ona
- 33872 – Sebring
- 33847 – Homeland
- 33835 – Bradley
- 33843 – Frostproof
- 33875 – Sebring
- 33825 – Avon Park
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33890 | ZOLFO SPRINGS | 4,821 | $49,219 |
| 33834 | BOWLING GREEN | 6,371 | $51,154 |
| 33841 | FORT MEADE | 8,440 | $38,466 |
| 33865 | ONA | 866 | $62,689 |
| 33872 | SEBRING | 12,696 | $67,576 |