Nocatee, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34268

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

220
618/sq mi
$29,512
Median income
23.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nocatee pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
618
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34268 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34268 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Nocatee, DeSoto County, Florida. The area is home to 220 residents, producing a population density of 618 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 34268 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34268 sits at $29,512 (62% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $26,694. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34268 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing DeSoto County, so you can benchmark 34268 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 →

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 34268, Nocatee, 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

220

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

618

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34268?

49.4

Median Age

75.1%

Male

24.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 20.2%
African American 79.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$29,512

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$26,694

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 34268 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$29,512 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7%

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

What does housing look like?

189

Total Housing Units

131

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

3.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 34268, employing approximately 33 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,434,000.

6

Businesses

33

Employees

$1.4M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 50.0%

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 34268 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34268 ranks #4 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 34268 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 34268 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
34266 Arcadia, FL 31,055 4.9 mi
34269 Arcadia, FL 3,615 7.4 mi
33983 Punta Gorda, FL 13,954 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34268 in?
ZIP code 34268 (Nocatee) 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 34268?
ZIP code 34268 in Nocatee, FL has a population of 220 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34268?
The median household income in ZIP 34268 is $29,512, which is 61% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34268?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34268 is African American at 79.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34268?
ZIP code 34268 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 33 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 34268?
In ZIP code 34268, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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