| ZIP Code | 34785 |
|---|---|
| City | Wildwood |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Sumter County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 60 ft |
| Latitude | 28.846318 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.061648 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12119 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.11 |
| Below Poverty | 10.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 24.4% ▼ 37% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.3% ▲ 49% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 135 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,968 (38.9%) |
| Some College | 2,813 (22%) |
| Associates | 1,734 (13.6%) |
| Bachelors | 923 (7.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,187 (17.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,004 ▼ 37% below avg ↓ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $210,500 ▼ 24% below avg ↓ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,082/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,595 |
| Vacant Units | 914 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,595 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 914 |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 32.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.11 |
ZIP code 34785 is located in Wildwood, Florida, within Sumter County. With a population of 17,895, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 34785 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,004 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34785 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $210,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,082 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 34785 is majority White (52.23%). Residents are less-educated — 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.5%. Household income has declined by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 34785 stands at 7.3%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 34785 in Wildwood, FL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 17,895 residents, a median household income of $48,004, and a median home value of $210,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.