City

Okeechobee, FL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Okeechobee County  ·  Florida

👥43,179Population
💰$52,107Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$176,407Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.2%Hispanic: 24%Black: 7.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White64.2%
Hispanic24.0%
Black7.2%
Asian0.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma718 (2.7%)
HS Graduate9,442 (35.4%)
Some College5,424 (20.3%)
Associates3,671 (13.8%)
Bachelors2,611 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree4,813 (18%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College20.3%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.5%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,107 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$176,407 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$974/mo
Total Housing Units20,854
Vacant Units4,311

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Okeechobee, FL

Okeechobee is a city in Florida, located in Okeechobee County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 43,179 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.92 years.

Economically, Okeechobee is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,106 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Okeechobee is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $176,407, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $974 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Okeechobee is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.2%).

Okeechobee, FL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Florida. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Okeechobee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34972 19,185 $53,902 $193,300 $994 5.8% 25.1% 65.4%
34974 23,994 $50,671 $162,900 $958 6.6% 29.7% 80.1%