34972 ZIP Code – Okeechobee, Florida
34972 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Okeechobee, Florida, part of Okeechobee County with a population of approximately 19,112 residents. At $54,315, the median household income here runs below the Florida average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $165,400 are below the national average, with 62.8% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,005 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 5.8%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 22.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. An estimated 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 38.7, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 33857, 32966, 34945.
ZIP Code 34972 Data
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ZIP 34972 vs. Florida vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 34972 | FL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 21k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $70k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $165k | $307k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,005 | $1,414 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.7 | 45.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | 13.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.7% | 30.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 33857 – Lorida
- 32966 – Vero Beach
- 34945 – Fort Pierce
- 34974 – Okeechobee
- 32968 – Vero Beach
- 32948 – Fellsmere
- 33876 – Sebring
- 33867 – River Ranch
- 33870 – Sebring
- 34987 – Port Saint Lucie
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33857 | LORIDA | 1,160 | $39,659 |
| 32966 | VERO BEACH | 19,419 | $65,923 |
| 34945 | FORT PIERCE | 5,608 | $66,917 |
| 34974 | OKEECHOBEE | 23,601 | $48,462 |
| 32968 | VERO BEACH | 15,456 | $90,058 |