| ZIP Code | 33834 |
|---|---|
| City | Bowling Green |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Hardee County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 111 ft |
| Latitude | 27.631303 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.912581 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.3 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.13 |
| Below Poverty | 14.3% ▲ 43% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.8% ▼ 57% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 112 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,540 (44.6%) |
| Some College | 831 (24.1%) |
| Associates | 388 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 237 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 342 (9.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,364 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $104,200 ▼ 63% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,049/mo ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,024 |
| Vacant Units | 541 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.13 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,024 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 541 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.13 |
ZIP code 33834 is located in Bowling Green, Florida, within Hardee County. With a population of 6,139, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.3 years. Economically, 33834 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,364 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 33834 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $104,200 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,049 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 33834 is majority White (52.65%). Residents are less-educated — 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.3%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 33834 stands at 6.1%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 33834 in Bowling Green, FL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,139 residents, a median household income of $58,364, and a median home value of $104,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.