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 Moderate-density area
- $50,972
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 9.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34266 (Arcadia, FL) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 364.4 in 2023 to 357.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,624. The poverty rate is 26.7%, 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 $171,200 (54% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $932; owner occupancy is 67.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in DeSoto County, so 34266 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 34266
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcadia, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34266.
- Construction
Construction
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
59 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
42 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
40 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 34266?
40.3
Median Age
55.3%
Male
44.7%
Female
15.1%
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?
$50,972
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
12,527housing units
12,527
Total Housing Units
10,431
Occupied Units
2,096
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,200
Median Home Value
-54% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 34266 vs 34268 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34268 | Nocatee, FL | 220 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34266, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,055 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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