| ZIP Code | 34748 |
|---|---|
| City | Leesburg |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 77 ft |
| Latitude | 28.773001 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.882622 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 39% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 528 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,148 (32.3%) |
| Some College | 5,165 (15%) |
| Associates | 5,411 (15.7%) |
| Bachelors | 3,658 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,574 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,768 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,200 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,181/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,740 |
| Vacant Units | 4,593 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,740 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 4,593 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 34748 is located in Leesburg, Florida, within Lake County. With a population of 45,960, this is a highly populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.4 years. Economically, 34748 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,768 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34748 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $226,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,181 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 44% since 2019.
The population of 34748 is majority White (64.42%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34748 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 34748 in Leesburg, FL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 45,960 residents, a median household income of $53,768, and a median home value of $226,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.