City

Bowling Green, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardee County  ·  Florida

👥6,139Population
💰$58,364Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$104,200Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 62.3% Female 37.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.7%Hispanic: 31.3%Black: 12.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.9%Race
White52.7%
Hispanic31.3%
Black12.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty14.3% ▲ 43% above avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma112 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,540 (44.6%)
Some College831 (24.1%)
Associates388 (11.2%)
Bachelors237 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree342 (9.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 9.9%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College24.1%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate9.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.2%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,364 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$104,200 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,049/mo
Total Housing Units2,024
Vacant Units541

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Bowling Green, FL

Bowling Green is a city in Florida, located in Hardee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,139 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Bowling Green is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,364 is below the national average. Approximately 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bowling Green is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,049 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bowling Green is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (52.65%).

Bowling Green, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida.

ZIP Codes in Bowling Green
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33834 6,139 $58,364 $104,200 $1,049 6.1% 16.8% 66.8%