Venus, FL · standard
ZIP Code 33960
Highlands County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 854
- 2/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,417
- Median income Below-median income area
- $221,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Venus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 50%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33960 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 33960 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Venus, Highlands County, Florida, home to just 854 residents across 569.3 square miles, a density of 2 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 33960 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,417 (49% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,568. The poverty rate is 26.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $221,000 (41% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $864; owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Highlands County, so 33960 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 33960
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Venus, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33960.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33960, Venus, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
854
Population
569.3
Area (sq mi)
2
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 33960?
58.3
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
24.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$39,417
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$29,568
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 33960 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Venus, FL household income vs. every Florida ZIP code
Median household income among 946 reporting Florida ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,417 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 946 Florida ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
426housing units
426
Total Housing Units
347
Occupied Units
79
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$221,000
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$864
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 33960, employing approximately 157 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,021,000.
25
Businesses
157
Employees
$8.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 20.0% |
| Construction | 4 | 16.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 16.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 12.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 33960 vs 33944 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33944 | Palmdale, FL | 298 | 9.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 33960, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 33960 in?
ZIP code 33960 (Venus) is located in Highlands County, Florida. Highlands County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/highlands-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33960?
ZIP code 33960 in Venus, FL has a population of 854 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33960?
The median household income in ZIP 33960 is $39,417, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33960?
The median home value in ZIP 33960 is $221,000, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33960?
The largest racial group in ZIP 33960 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33960?
ZIP code 33960 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33960?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33960 are: Wholesale trade (5), Construction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33960?
In ZIP code 33960, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33960?
In ZIP code 33960, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33960?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33960 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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