33873 ZIP Code
Wauchula, Florida
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 33873 |
| City/Town: | Wauchula |
| County: | Hardee |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,678 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,625 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,354 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,653 |
| Median Home Value: | $120,200 |
| Land Area: | 124.5 sq miles
322.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.5709, -81.7812 |
Population Information (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,678 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,176 | 52.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,502 | 47.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,047 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 892 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,204 | 8.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 923 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 892 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,817 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,569 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,633 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 496 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 869 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,148 | 8.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 709 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 479 | 3.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $120,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $911 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,653 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,880 | 86.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 773 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,144 | 64.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,736 | 35.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,720 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,180 | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 752 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,003 | 45.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,264 | 14.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 675 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 649 | 7.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 197 | 2.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (33873 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,625 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,133 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $55,225 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,354 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,408 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,929 | 91.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 479 | 8.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,961 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,111 | 83.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 639 | 13.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 144 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,551 | 69.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 765 | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 388 | 2.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 128 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,181 | 8.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,665 | 12.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,608 | 19.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,985 | 51.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 5,084 | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,023 | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 250 | 1.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 628 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (33873 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 533 | 10.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 559 | 11.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 427 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 558 | 11.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 648 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 794 | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 508 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 561 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 2.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 184 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (33873 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,404 | 69.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,353 | 27.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 19 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 15 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 89 | 1.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (33873 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 604 | 12.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 512 | 10.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 320 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 41 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 734 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 282 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 479 | 9.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 385 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 827 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 345 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 78 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 322 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,747 | 85.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,176 | 45.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,973 | 51.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,776 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (33873 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,146 | 64.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,585 | 32.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 858 | 17.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 417 | 8.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 177 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,250 | 25.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (33873 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,554 | 62.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 19 | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 135 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 91 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 480 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 140 | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 152 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,061 | 18.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (33873 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 462 | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 882 | 15.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 949 | 16.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 688 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,442 | 25.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 542 | 9.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 119 | 2.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 104 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 465 | 8.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (33873 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 43 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 672 | 11.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,596 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,360 | 41.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 944 | 16.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 38 | 0.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (33873 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 19 | 0.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 122 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,512 | 92.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 227 | 4.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (33873 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 317 | 6.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,980 | 40.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,569 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,014 | 20.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (33873 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 441 | 14.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 929 | 29.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 351 | 11.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 336 | 10.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 606 | 19.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 422 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 52 | 1.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (33873 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,248 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $330 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $911 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.74 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,880 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,284 | 46.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 990 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,012 | 20.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,203 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,810 | 37.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,415 | 29.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.71 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.31 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (33873 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,445 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,166 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,486 | 45.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 78 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 573 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,449 | 26.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (33873 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,952 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 103 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 192 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,516 | 51.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 854 | 28.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 287 | 9.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,021 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 471 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,523 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,078 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 153 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,132 | 54.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 793 | 38.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (33873 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,762 | 93.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 839 | 6.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 330 | 39.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 506 | 60.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 66 | 7.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 3 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (33873 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,051 | 88.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 499 | 3.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,627 | 326.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,627 | 326.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,627 | 326.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 17 | 3.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,437 | 288.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 34 | 6.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (33873 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,631 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,635 | 60.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,996 | 39.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,858 | 38.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 10 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 128 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (33873 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,880 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,250 | 87.1% | 89.4% |
Wauchula, FL33873