| ZIP Code | 34269 |
|---|---|
| City | Arcadia |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | DeSoto County |
| Area Code | 863 |
| Elevation | 18 ft |
| Latitude | 27.089943 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.96148 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.7 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.9% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.2% ▲ 88% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,671 (44%) |
| Some College | 593 (15.6%) |
| Associates | 503 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 340 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 683 (18%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $54,792 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $188,800 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $994/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,221 |
| Vacant Units | 926 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,221 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 926 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 34269 is located in Arcadia, Florida, within DeSoto County. With a population of 5,111, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.7 years. Economically, 34269 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $54,792 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34269 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $188,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $994 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 34269 is primarily White (83.08%). Residents are moderately educated — 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34269 stands at 9.2%, which is significantly above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 34269 in Arcadia, FL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,111 residents, a median household income of $54,792, and a median home value of $188,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.