ZIP Code 33834

ZIP code 33834 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 465.5 square miles in Bowling Green, Hardee County, Florida. The area is home to 7,448 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33834 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33834 sits at $60,817 (21% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $18,652. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $113,500 (70% below the state average) with median rent at $1,014 per month, and 72.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33834 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 33834 sits relative to Florida and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →