Astatula, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34705
Lake County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,500
- 54/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $268,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Astatula pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 54
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34705 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 34705 (Astatula, FL) rose +14.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 300.3 in 2023 to 343.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34705 covers 46.0 square miles in Astatula, Lake County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,500 residents on file, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34705 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,063 (4% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,603. The poverty rate is 11.7%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $268,000 (29% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,147; owner occupancy is 83.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 34705 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 34705
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Astatula, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34705.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Manufacturing 4
Manufacturing
4 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 34705, Astatula, 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
2,500
Population
46.0
Area (sq mi)
54
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34705?
42.1
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
10.3%
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?
$74,063
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$27,603
Per Capita Income
11.7%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34705 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Astatula, 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)
$74,063 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,138housing units
1,138
Total Housing Units
1,049
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$268,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$1,147
Median Rent
1992
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
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
344
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+244%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34705 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +244% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +17.2% | 225 |
| 2021 | +0.9% | 227 |
| 2022 | +22.8% | 279 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 300 |
| 2024 | +14.4% | 344 |
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 55 business establishments in ZIP 34705, employing approximately 534 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,634,000.
55
Businesses
534
Employees
$28.6M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 23.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 21.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 9.1% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 7.3% |
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 34705 vs 34737 →
ZIP 34705 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32757
Mount Dora (32757)
23,746 residents
- 32778
Tavares (32778)
18,617 residents
- 34715
Clermont (34715)
15,455 residents
- 34756 3,006
Montverde (34756)
3,006 residents
- 32798 2,550
Zellwood (32798)
2,550 residents
- 34737 2,523
Howey In The Hills (34737)
2,523 residents
- 34705 2,500
Astatula (34705)
2,500 residents
- 34797 1,293
Yalaha (34797)
1,293 residents
- 34760 875
Oakland (34760)
875 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34705 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34705 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34797
Yalaha (34797)
$130,227 median income
- 34756
Montverde (34756)
$108,500 median income
- 34715
Clermont (34715)
$105,262 median income
- 34760
Oakland (34760)
$93,804 median income
- 32757
Mount Dora (32757)
$77,216 median income
- 34705
Astatula (34705)
$74,063 median income
- 34737
Howey In The Hills (34737)
$66,563 median income
- 32778
Tavares (32778)
$63,472 median income
- 32798
Zellwood (32798)
$63,178 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34705 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34737 | Howey In The Hills, FL | 2,523 | 4.9 mi |
| 34715 | Clermont, FL | 15,455 | 5.2 mi |
| 32778 | Tavares, FL | 18,617 | 5.4 mi |
| 34797 | Yalaha, FL | 1,293 | 6.8 mi |
| 34756 | Montverde, FL | 3,006 | 8.1 mi |
| 32757 | Mount Dora, FL | 23,746 | 6.9 mi |
| 32798 | Zellwood, FL | 2,550 | 8.1 mi |
| 34760 | Oakland, FL | 875 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34705, 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 (2,500 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 34705 in?
ZIP code 34705 (Astatula) is located in Lake County, Florida. Lake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lake-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 34705?
ZIP code 34705 in Astatula, FL has a population of 2,500 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34705?
The median household income in ZIP 34705 is $74,063, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34705?
The median home value in ZIP 34705 is $268,000, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34705?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34705 is White at 68.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 28.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34705?
ZIP code 34705 has 55 business establishments employing approximately 534 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34705?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34705 are: Construction (13), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (12), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34705?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34705 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 244%. 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 34705?
In ZIP code 34705, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.3% 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 34705?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34705 is 31.0 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 34705?
In ZIP code 34705, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34705?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34705 is 11.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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