Zolfo Springs, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33890

Hardee County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,060
8/sq mi
$86,831
Median income
$143,200
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Zolfo Springs pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33890 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33890 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 624.7 square miles in Zolfo Springs, Hardee County, Florida. The area is home to 5,060 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 33890 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33890 sits at $86,831 (13% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $30,044. The poverty rate stands at 21.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $143,200 (62% below the state average) with median rent at $979 per month, and 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33890 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Hardee County, so you can benchmark 33890 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 33890

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33890.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33890, Zolfo Springs, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,060

Population

624.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33890?

35.8

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 57.0%
African American 4.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,831

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$30,044

Per Capita Income

21.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33890 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,831 Top 30% higher than 70% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,163

Total Housing Units

1,615

Occupied Units

548

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.0%
Renter 17.0%

$143,200

Median Home Value

-62% vs state

$979

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 67 business establishments in ZIP 33890, employing approximately 388 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,459,000.

67

Businesses

388

Employees

$19.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 14.9%
Retail trade 8 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 8 11.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 7.5%
Manufacturing 5 7.5%
Wholesale trade 5 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.5%
Accommodation and food services 3 4.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33890 in?
ZIP code 33890 (Zolfo Springs) is located in Hardee County, Florida. Hardee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hardee-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33890?
ZIP code 33890 in Zolfo Springs, FL has a population of 5,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33890?
The median household income in ZIP 33890 is $86,831, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33890?
The median home value in ZIP 33890 is $143,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33890?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33890 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 41.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33890?
ZIP code 33890 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 388 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33890?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33890 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33890?
In ZIP code 33890, 50.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33890?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33890 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33890?
In ZIP code 33890, approximately 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33890?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33890 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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