ZIP Code 34972 - Okeechobee Florida

ZIP Code 34972 is located in Okeechobee Florida. Portions of 34972 are also in Cypress Quarters and Yeehaw Junction. 34972 is primarily within Okeechobee County, with some portions in Osceola County and Saint Lucie County. Regionally, it is located in Metro Orlando.

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ZIP Code 34972 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameOkeechobee
Primary CountyOkeechobee County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)19,112
Area Code(s)321 / 407 / 689 / 772 / 863
Current Time
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34972 Demographics

34972 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Florida based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 34972 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 34972 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 34972 is 3.9%.

Population19,112
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density25 People per Square Mile
Total Households5,777
Percentage High Income Households0.3%
Median Household Income (2021)$46,258
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$45,190
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 61.31%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyHispanic - 44.28%

34972 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White14,70961.26%
Black2,90812.11%
Hispanic6,30626.26%
Asian530.22%
Native American140.06%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander200.08%

34972 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,73644.72%
Black2857.34%
Hispanic1,77845.8%
Asian280.72%
Native American511.31%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander40.1%

34972 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College5827.21%
Bachelor Degree5506.82%
High School Diploma2,86235.46%
No High School Diploma2493.09%
GED or Alternate1,19314.78%
1 or More Years of College1,95424.21%
Associates Degree3404.21%
Masters Degree2192.71%
Professional Degree1211.5%
Doctorate Degree00%

34972 Geography

Coordinates27.45530891,-80.90258789
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 34972
RegionsMetro Orlando
Florida Gold Coast Region
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasOkeechobee, FL
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
Port St. Lucie, FL
Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area753 Square Miles

34972 Politics

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34972 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 9b: 25F to 30F
Average First Frost DateJanuary 1 - 10
Average Last Frost DateJanuary 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion75d - Eastern Florida Flatwoods

34972 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)51525760657172727266605363
Avg Max Temp (°F)74757983879091919086807584
Avg Precip (In.)2.192.243.052.363.986.86.496.636.243.782.231.7847.78

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