City

Wauchula, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardee County  ·  Florida

👥14,162Population
💰$51,311Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$128,500Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 42.5%Hispanic: 47.3%Black: 5.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.6%Race
White42.5%
Hispanic47.3%
Black5.4%
Asian1.2%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty26.9% ▲ 169% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 45% above avg
No HS Diploma269 (3.4%)
HS Graduate3,675 (47%)
Some College1,453 (18.6%)
Associates591 (7.6%)
Bachelors561 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree1,274 (16.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 47%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 16.3%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad47.0%
Some College18.6%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate16.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,311 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$128,500 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$944/mo
Total Housing Units5,655
Vacant Units673

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Wauchula, FL

Wauchula is a city in Florida, located in Hardee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 14,162 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Wauchula is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,311 is below the national average. Approximately 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wauchula is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $128,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wauchula is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 47.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Wauchula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
33873 14,162 $51,311 $128,500 $944 7.1% 23.5% 70.1%