| ZIP Code | 34974 |
| ZIP Code Name | Okeechobee |
| Primary County | Glades County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 23,055 |
| Area Code(s) | 561 / 772 / 863 |
| Current Time | EDT |
34974 is a United States ZIP Code located in Okeechobee Florida. Portions of 34974 are also in Taylor Creek and Pahokee and Buckhead Ridge and Cypress Quarters. 34974 is primarily within Glades County with some portions in Okeechobee County and Palm Beach County. 34974 is within the Southwest Florida Region.
34974 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 34974 have at least a High School Diploma. 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 5.3%.
| Population | 23,055 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.42% |
| Population Density | 24 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,986 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.7% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $46,575 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $54,530 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 5.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 76.75% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 42.42% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,064 | 76.65% |
| Black | 547 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic | 4,280 | 17.21% |
| Asian | 414 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 534 | 2.15% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 31 | 0.12% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,058 | 44.79% |
| Black | 153 | 6.48% |
| Hispanic | 957 | 40.52% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.89% |
| Native American | 171 | 7.24% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.08% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,199 | 9.22% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,438 | 11.06% |
| High School Diploma | 4,870 | 37.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 306 | 2.35% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,165 | 8.96% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,175 | 16.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,185 | 9.12% |
| Masters Degree | 408 | 3.14% |
| Professional Degree | 203 | 1.56% |
| Doctorate Degree | 48 | 0.37% |
| Coordinates | 27.03218651,-80.87186432 |
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| Regions | Southwest Florida RegionFlorida Gold Coast RegionMetro Orlando |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Areas | Okeechobee, FLMiami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FLPort St. Lucie, FLSebring-Avon Park, FL |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 966 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 9b: 25F to 30F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | January 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | January 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 75d - Eastern Florida Flatwoods | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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