City

Wildwood, FL

1 ZIP code  ·  Sumter County  ·  Florida

👥17,895Population
💰$48,004Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$210,500Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.4% Female 39.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.2%Hispanic: 13.8%Black: 29.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White52.2%
Hispanic13.8%
Black29.5%
Asian0.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
9%
18–24
4%
25–44
34%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty10.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma135 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,968 (38.9%)
Some College2,813 (22%)
Associates1,734 (13.6%)
Bachelors923 (7.2%)
Graduate Degree2,187 (17.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 22%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 7.2%Graduate: 17.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College22.0%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors7.2%
Graduate17.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,004 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$210,500 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,082/mo
Total Housing Units6,595
Vacant Units914

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Wildwood, FL

Wildwood is a city in Florida, located in Sumter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,895 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Wildwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,004 is below the national average. Approximately 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Wildwood is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,082 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wildwood is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (52.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wildwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
34785 17,895 $48,004 $210,500 $1,082 7.3% 24.4% 67.4%