| ZIP Code | 34972 |
| ZIP Code Name | Okeechobee |
| Primary County | Okeechobee County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 19,728 |
| Area Code(s) | 321 / 407 / 772 / 863 |
| Current Time | EST |
34972 is a United States ZIP Code 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. 34972 is within Metro Orlando.
34972 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 34972 have at least a High School Diploma. 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%.
| Population | 19,728 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.95% |
| Population Density | 26 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 5,777 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.3% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $46,258 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $43,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2023) | 3.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 61.31% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 44.28% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,709 | 61.26% |
| Black | 2,908 | 12.11% |
| Hispanic | 6,306 | 26.26% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.08% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,736 | 44.72% |
| Black | 285 | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,778 | 45.8% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 51 | 1.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.1% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 582 | 7.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 550 | 6.81% |
| High School Diploma | 2,862 | 35.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 249 | 3.08% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,193 | 14.78% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,954 | 24.21% |
| Associates Degree | 340 | 4.21% |
| Masters Degree | 219 | 2.71% |
| Professional Degree | 121 | 1.5% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 27.45530891,-80.90258789 |
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| Regions | Metro OrlandoFlorida Gold Coast Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Okeechobee, FLOrlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FLPort St. Lucie, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Standard Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 753 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | January 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75d - Eastern Florida Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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