ZIP Code 34974 Demographics

Okeechobee County, Florida  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 34974 compared to county averages.

Total Population

23,601

↓ 40.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$48,462

↓ 4.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$150,000

↓ 5.4% vs county

Median Age

47.9 yrs

↓ +17.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.0%

↑ 2.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 34974 compares to Okeechobee County and Florida overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 34974 $48k Okeechobee $50k Florida $68k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 34974 $150k Okeechobee $159k Florida $292k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

79.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$942

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 34974 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$150,000
Down Payment (20%)$30,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$952P&I: $758 | Tax: $150 | Ins: $44
Rent (Local Median)
$942
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $10/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 34974, sorted by distance.

33857 22.0 mi away highlands county 33875 38.6 mi away highlands county

About Okeechobee County

Okeechobee County is located in Florida and has a total population of 39,870. The county's median household income is $50,476 and median home value is $158,500. ZIP code 34974 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Okeechobee County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.