PlainZIP

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
$39,417
Median income
$221,000
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Florida average), while per-capita income is $29,568. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $221,000 (41% below the state average), median rent at $864 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 33960, plus 6 more within Highlands County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 33960?

58.3

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

24.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 28.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%

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

$29,568

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 33960 ranks nationally

Venus, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$39,417 5th percentile higher than 5% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

426

Total Housing Units

347

Occupied Units

79

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.4%
Renter 15.6%

$221,000

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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

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33870 standard
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Pop: 20,601
33872 standard
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33875 standard
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Pop: 11,108
33876 standard
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Pop: 4,968

Related Areas

Highlands County Venus, FL Florida

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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