ZIP Code 34974 - Okeechobee Florida

34974 Overview

ZIP Code 34974 is located in Okeechobee Florida. Portions of 34974 are also in Taylor Creek and Buckhead Ridge and Cypress Quarters and South Bay. 34974 is primarily within Glades County, with some portions in Okeechobee County and Palm Beach County. Regionally, 34974 is located in the Southwest Florida Region.

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ZIP Code 34974 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameOkeechobee
Primary CountyGlades County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)23,601
Area Code(s)561 / 772 / 863
Current Time
EST

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34974 Demographics

34974 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 34974 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 34974 is White. The current unemployment level in 34974 is 3.7%.

Population23,601
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density24 People per Square Mile
Total Households8,986
Percentage High Income Households1.7%
Median Household Income (2021)$46,575
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021)$355,620
Current Unemployment Rate (October 2024)3.7%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 76.75%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 42.42%

34974 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White19,06476.65%
Black5472.2%
Hispanic4,28017.21%
Asian4141.66%
Native American5342.15%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander310.12%

34974 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White1,05844.79%
Black1536.48%
Hispanic95740.52%
Asian210.89%
Native American1717.24%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander20.08%

34974 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1,1999.23%
Bachelor Degree1,43811.06%
High School Diploma4,87037.47%
No High School Diploma3062.35%
GED or Alternate1,1658.96%
1 or More Years of College2,17516.73%
Associates Degree1,1859.12%
Masters Degree4083.14%
Professional Degree2031.56%
Doctorate Degree480.37%

34974 Geography

Coordinates27.03218651,-80.87186432
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 34974
RegionsSouthwest Florida Region
Florida Gold Coast Region
Metro Orlando
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreasOkeechobee, FL
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL
Port St. Lucie, FL
Sebring-Avon Park, FL
Time ZoneEastern Standard Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Area966 Square Miles

34974 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 9b: 25F to 30F
Average First Frost DateJanuary 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateJanuary 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion75d - Eastern Florida Flatwoods

34974 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)51535761667173737267605463
Avg Max Temp (°F)74757982879091919085817583
Avg Precip (In.)2.122.12.932.333.926.326.126.4863.652.331.7646.05

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