| ZIP Code | 34797 |
|---|---|
| City | Yalaha |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| County | Lake County |
| Area Code | 352 |
| Elevation | 59 ft |
| Latitude | 28.730468 |
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| Longitude | -81.826624 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 12069 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 71.5 yrs ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.96 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 68% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.0% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 266 (26%) |
| Some College | 68 (6.6%) |
| Associates | 158 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 96 (9.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 437 (42.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,616 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 65% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $387,700 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 97% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 744 |
| Vacant Units | 162 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 744 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 162 |
| Owner Occupied | 97.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 2.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.96 |
ZIP code 34797 is located in Yalaha, Florida, within Lake County. With a population of 1,142, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 71.5 years. Economically, 34797 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,616 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 34797 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $387,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 97.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 97% since 2019.
The population of 34797 is primarily White (84.59%). Residents are well-educated — 52.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 65% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 28% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 34797 in Yalaha, FL is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,142 residents, a median household income of $127,616, and a median home value of $387,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Florida.