| ZIP Code | 33873 |
| ZIP Code Name | Wauchula |
| Primary County | Hardee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 13,273 |
| Area Code(s) | 863 |
| Current Time | EDT |
33873 is a United States ZIP Code located in Wauchula Florida. Portions of 33873 are also in Lemon Grove and Ona and Zolfo Springs and Fort Green Springs. 33873 is entirely within Hardee County. 33873 is within Metro Orlando.
33873 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Florida based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 33873 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 33873 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 33873 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 33873 is 6.0%.
| Population | 13,273 |
| Population Growth Rate | -8.15% |
| Population Density | 94 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,869 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.6% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $35,082 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $47,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 6.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 58.52% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.68% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,107 | 58.49% |
| Black | 508 | 2.94% |
| Hispanic | 6,504 | 37.64% |
| Asian | 139 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.07% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.05% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,182 | 29.52% |
| Black | 238 | 5.94% |
| Hispanic | 2,555 | 63.81% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.05% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 457 | 8.54% |
| Bachelor Degree | 682 | 12.74% |
| High School Diploma | 2,227 | 41.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 105 | 1.96% |
| GED or Alternate | 525 | 9.81% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 823 | 15.37% |
| Associates Degree | 333 | 6.22% |
| Masters Degree | 94 | 1.76% |
| Professional Degree | 28 | 0.52% |
| Doctorate Degree | 76 | 1.42% |
| Coordinates | 27.55869293,-81.78889465 |
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| Region | Metro Orlando |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Wauchula, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 142 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | December 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | February 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75b - Southwestern Florida Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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