PlainZIP

Arcadia, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34266

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

31,055
19/sq mi
$50,972
Median income
$171,200
Median home value
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arcadia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
19
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34266 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34266 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida, with 31,055 residents across 1678.6 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 34266 reports a modest median household income of $50,972 (34% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $23,624. Local economic indicators show a 26.7% poverty rate alongside 9.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $171,200 for a typical home value (54% below the state average), with rent averaging $932 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 34266 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in DeSoto County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 34266

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcadia, FL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34266.

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 34266, Arcadia, 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

31,055

Population

1678.6

Area (sq mi)

19

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34266?

40.3

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

15.1%

Foreign-Born

White 57.6%
African American 12.9%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.7%

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?

$50,972

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$23,624

Per Capita Income

26.7%

Poverty Rate

9.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34266 ranks nationally

Arcadia, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,972 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 44.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,527

Total Housing Units

10,431

Occupied Units

2,096

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$171,200

Median Home Value

-54% vs state

$932

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-1.9%

YoY Change (2024)

357

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+257%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34266 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.7% 229
2021 +15.8% 265
2022 +37.5% 365
2023 -0.1% 364
2024 -1.9% 357

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 474 business establishments in ZIP 34266, employing approximately 4,641 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,682,000.

474

Businesses

4,641

Employees

$194.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 84 17.7%
Retail trade 65 13.7%
Other services (except public administration) 59 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 42 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 40 8.4%
Accommodation and food services 36 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 24 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 3.8%
Wholesale trade 17 3.6%
Manufacturing 15 3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 14 3.0%
Finance and insurance 14 3.0%
Information 4 0.8%
Utilities 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
34268 Nocatee, FL 220 4.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeSoto County

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Pop: 3,615
34268 standard
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Pop: 220

Related Areas

DeSoto County Arcadia, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34266 in? ▼
ZIP code 34266 (Arcadia) is located in DeSoto County, Florida. DeSoto County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/desoto-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34266? ▼
ZIP code 34266 in Arcadia, FL has a population of 31,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34266? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34266 is $50,972, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34266? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34266 is $171,200, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34266? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34266 is White at 57.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 33.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34266? ▼
ZIP code 34266 has 474 business establishments employing approximately 4,641 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34266? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34266 are: Construction (84), Retail trade (65), Other services (except public administration) (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34266? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34266 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34266? ▼
In ZIP code 34266, 44.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.8% 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 34266? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34266 is 31.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34266? ▼
In ZIP code 34266, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34266? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34266 is 26.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.