34974 ZIP Code
Okeechobee, Florida
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 34974 |
| City/Town: | Okeechobee |
| County: | Okeechobee |
| State: | Florida |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,601 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,462 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,769 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,607 |
| Median Home Value: | $150,000 |
| Land Area: | 376.7 sq miles
975.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 19.3 sq miles
50.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 27.1488, -80.9141 |
Population Information (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,601 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,011 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,590 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,231 | 5.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,458 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,162 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,073 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,078 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,624 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,486 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,441 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,448 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,163 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,935 | 12.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,744 | 11.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 758 | 3.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $150,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $942 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,607 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,225 | 75.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,382 | 24.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,158 | 79.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,067 | 20.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,599 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,141 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,837 | 10.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,627 | 37.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,800 | 21.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,500 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,974 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 720 | 4.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 83.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (34974 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,462 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,407 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,377 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,769 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,449 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,880 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 569 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,067 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,311 | 71.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,749 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 777 | 8.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,201 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 400 | 1.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 387 | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 419 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,576 | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,618 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,713 | 11.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,734 | 20.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,023 | 12.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 407 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 310 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 994 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (34974 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 523 | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 783 | 7.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,011 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,354 | 13.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,663 | 16.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,848 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 870 | 8.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,312 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 452 | 4.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 409 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (34974 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,216 | 70.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,040 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 280 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 230 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 818 | 9.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (34974 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 604 | 6.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 886 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 507 | 5.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 161 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,030 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 544 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 70 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 325 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 615 | 6.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,947 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,002 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 350 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 839 | 9.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.1% | 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 (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,234 | 81.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,762 | 49.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,539 | 48.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,326 | 18.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (34974 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,018 | 58.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,842 | 47.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,842 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 577 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 255 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,610 | 15.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (34974 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,381 | 46.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 94 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 129 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 298 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 204 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 32 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 252 | 1.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5,903 | 43.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 314 | 2.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (34974 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 121 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 769 | 5.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,992 | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,038 | 22.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,202 | 23.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,942 | 21.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 973 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 385 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 33 | 0.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 152 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (34974 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 281 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,897 | 13.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,524 | 40.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,688 | 34.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,059 | 7.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 158 | 1.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (34974 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 259 | 2.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 346 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,326 | 91.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 18 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 243 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (34974 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 303 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,332 | 42.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,838 | 37.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,752 | 17.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (34974 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,326 | 16.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,714 | 21.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,039 | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,269 | 15.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,354 | 16.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,108 | 13.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 330 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (34974 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,356 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $371 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $942 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,225 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,911 | 48.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,311 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,139 | 20.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,325 | 22.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,373 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,552 | 44.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.79 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (34974 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,255 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,504 | 24.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,567 | 54.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 579 | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,421 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,834 | 17.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (34974 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,291 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 406 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 256 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,127 | 49.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 800 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 702 | 16.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,070 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,181 | 11.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,560 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,926 | 20.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 427 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,022 | 41.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,477 | 50.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (34974 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,112 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,146 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,385 | 44.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,665 | 52.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 724 | 23.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 96 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (34974 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 20,989 | 88.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 324 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,612 | 806.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,612 | 806.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,612 | 806.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 13.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 27 | 8.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,037 | 628.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 214 | 66.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (34974 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,370 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 18,433 | 82.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,937 | 17.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,397 | 15.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 302 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 171 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (34974 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,225 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,375 | 91.7% | 89.4% |
Okeechobee, FL34974