PlainZIP

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
$58,636
Median income
$197,900
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Arcadia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

27th pct
household income, US ZIPs
43th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.6 square miles in Arcadia, DeSoto County, Florida. The area is home to 3,615 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 34269 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34269 sits at $58,636 (24% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $33,978. The poverty rate stands at 10.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $197,900 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 93.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34269 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 64.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing DeSoto County, so you can benchmark 34269 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 34269

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34269.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 34269?

64.3

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%

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

$33,978

Per Capita Income

10.9%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34269 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,636 27th percentile higher than 27% 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 57.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,148

Total Housing Units

2,254

Occupied Units

894

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.0%
Renter 7.0%

$197,900

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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

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ZIP 34269 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 34269 ranks #6 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 34269 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 34269 ranks #7 of 8 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
33983 Punta Gorda, FL 13,954 6.4 mi
34289 North Port, FL 2,199 8.6 mi
34268 Nocatee, FL 220 7.4 mi
34288 North Port, FL 10,856 7.7 mi
33980 Punta Gorda, FL 10,322 8.8 mi
33954 Port Charlotte, FL 9,290 9.2 mi
33952 Port Charlotte, FL 28,382 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in DeSoto County

34266 standard
Arcadia, FL
Pop: 31,055
34268 standard
Nocatee, FL
Pop: 220

Related Areas

DeSoto County Arcadia, FL Florida

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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Official Data Resources for Arcadia, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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