Arcadia, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34269
DeSoto County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,615
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,636
- Median income Below-median income area
- $197,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Arcadia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 27th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 93%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34269 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 34269 covers 139.6 square miles in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,615 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34269 reports a modest median household income of $58,636 (24% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,978. The poverty rate is 10.9%, with unemployment at 7.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $197,900 (47% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,031; owner occupancy is 93.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in DeSoto County, so 34269 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 34269
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Arcadia, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34269.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 34269, 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
3,615
Population
139.6
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34269?
64.3
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
6.1%
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?
$58,636
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$33,978
Per Capita Income
10.9%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34269 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Arcadia, 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)
$58,636 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
3,148housing units
3,148
Total Housing Units
2,254
Occupied Units
894
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$197,900
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,031
Median Rent
1999
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
-10.1%
YoY Change (2023)
266
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+166%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34269 have decreased 10.1% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +0.0% | 203 |
| 2020 | +8.5% | 220 |
| 2021 | +17.9% | 259 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 296 |
| 2023 | -10.1% | 266 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 73 business establishments in ZIP 34269, employing approximately 1,564 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,872,000.
73
Businesses
1,564
Employees
$85.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 23.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 12.3% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 8.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.5% |
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 34269 vs 33983 →
ZIP 34269 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 33952
Port Charlotte (33952)
28,382 residents
- 33983
Punta Gorda (33983)
13,954 residents
- 34288 10,856
North Port (34288)
10,856 residents
- 33980 10,322
Punta Gorda (33980)
10,322 residents
- 33954 9,290
Port Charlotte (33954)
9,290 residents
- 34269 3,615
Arcadia (34269)
3,615 residents
- 34289 2,199
North Port (34289)
2,199 residents
- 34268 220
Nocatee (34268)
220 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34269 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34269 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34288
North Port (34288)
$84,211 median income
- 34289
North Port (34289)
$83,411 median income
- 33954
Port Charlotte (33954)
$78,288 median income
- 33983
Punta Gorda (33983)
$71,856 median income
- 33980
Punta Gorda (33980)
$63,591 median income
- 33952
Port Charlotte (33952)
$61,382 median income
- 34269
Arcadia (34269)
$58,636 median income
- 34268 $29,512
Nocatee (34268)
$29,512 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34269 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34269, 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 (3,615 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 34269 in?
ZIP code 34269 (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 34269?
ZIP code 34269 in Arcadia, FL has a population of 3,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34269?
The median household income in ZIP 34269 is $58,636, which is 23% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34269?
The median home value in ZIP 34269 is $197,900, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34269?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34269 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34269?
ZIP code 34269 has 73 business establishments employing approximately 1,564 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34269?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34269 are: Construction (17), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34269?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34269 decreased by 10.1% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 34269?
In ZIP code 34269, 57.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 34269?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34269 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 34269?
In ZIP code 34269, approximately 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34269?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34269 is 10.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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