Fruitland Park, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34731
Lake County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,815
- 257/sq mi High-density area
- $66,300
- Median income Near-median income area
- $199,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fruitland Park pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 43rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 257
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34731 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 34731 (Fruitland Park, FL) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.3 in 2023 to 313.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34731 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fruitland Park, Lake County, Florida, home to 10,815 residents across 42.1 square miles, a density of 257 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34731 reports a modest median household income of $66,300 (14% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,792. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $199,800 (47% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,286; owner occupancy is 87.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 34731 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 34731
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fruitland Park, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34731.
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 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 34731, Fruitland Park, 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
10,815
Population
42.1
Area (sq mi)
257
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34731?
48.9
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
6.5%
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?
$66,300
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,792
Per Capita Income
10.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34731 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Fruitland Park, 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)
$66,300 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
6,344housing units
6,344
Total Housing Units
5,075
Occupied Units
1,269
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$199,800
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,286
Median Rent
1984
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
314
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+214%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34731 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 191 |
| 2021 | +17.6% | 225 |
| 2022 | +20.0% | 270 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 289 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 314 |
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 264 business establishments in ZIP 34731, employing approximately 1,913 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,678,000.
264
Businesses
1,913
Employees
$90.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 50 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 11.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 10.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 8.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 5.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.3% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.1% |
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 34731 vs 32159 →
ZIP 34731 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32162
The Villages (32162)
45,180 residents
- 34748
Leesburg (34748)
38,246 residents
- 32159
Lady Lake (32159)
28,867 residents
- 34491
Summerfield (34491)
27,454 residents
- 34788 17,519
Leesburg (34788)
17,519 residents
- 34785 17,406
Wildwood (34785)
17,406 residents
- 34731 10,815
Fruitland Park (34731)
10,815 residents
- 32195 3,328
Weirsdale (32195)
3,328 residents
- 34797 1,293
Yalaha (34797)
1,293 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34731 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34731 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
- 32162
The Villages (32162)
$74,119 median income
- 34491
Summerfield (34491)
$66,679 median income
- 34731
Fruitland Park (34731)
$66,300 median income
- 34785
Wildwood (34785)
$66,136 median income
- 32159
Lady Lake (32159)
$58,518 median income
- 34748
Leesburg (34748)
$58,192 median income
- 32195
Weirsdale (32195)
$57,000 median income
- 34788
Leesburg (34788)
$54,147 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34731 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32159 | Lady Lake, FL | 28,867 | 4.3 mi |
| 34748 | Leesburg, FL | 38,246 | 6.8 mi |
| 34788 | Leesburg, FL | 17,519 | 6.2 mi |
| 32195 | Weirsdale, FL | 3,328 | 8.4 mi |
| 34762 | Okahumpka, FL | 622 | 7.7 mi |
| 32162 | The Villages, FL | 45,180 | 6.8 mi |
| 34785 | Wildwood, FL | 17,406 | 8.8 mi |
| 34797 | Yalaha, FL | 1,293 | 10.1 mi |
| 34491 | Summerfield, FL | 27,454 | 12.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34731, 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 (10,815 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 34731 in?
ZIP code 34731 (Fruitland Park) 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 34731?
ZIP code 34731 in Fruitland Park, FL has a population of 10,815 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34731?
The median household income in ZIP 34731 is $66,300, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34731?
The median home value in ZIP 34731 is $199,800, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34731?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34731 is White at 77.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34731?
ZIP code 34731 has 264 business establishments employing approximately 1,913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34731?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34731 are: Construction (50), Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (31). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34731?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34731 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 34731?
In ZIP code 34731, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 34731?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34731 is 22.8 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 34731?
In ZIP code 34731, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34731?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34731 is 10.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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