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Groveland, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34736

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

13,961
43/sq mi
$90,545
Median income
$357,200
Median home value
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Groveland pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
43
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34736 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34736 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 327.0 square miles in Groveland, Lake County, Florida. The area is home to 13,961 residents, producing a population density of 43 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 34736 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34736 sits at $90,545 (17% above the Florida average), while per-capita income is $42,113. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $357,200 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $1,679 per month, and 88.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34736 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 34736 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 34736

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34736.

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 34736, Groveland, 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

13,961

Population

327.0

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34736?

42.0

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

13.3%

Foreign-Born

White 58.9%
African American 14.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%

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?

$90,545

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$42,113

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

36.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34736 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,545 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,746

Total Housing Units

10,206

Occupied Units

540

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.7%
Renter 11.3%

$357,200

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,679

Median Rent

2008

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

332

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+232%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34736 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +232% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 199
2021 +18.5% 236
2022 +17.6% 277
2023 +11.8% 310
2024 +7.1% 332

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 491 business establishments in ZIP 34736, employing approximately 5,992 people with a combined annual payroll of $303,874,000.

491

Businesses

5,992

Employees

$303.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 114 23.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 11.6%
Retail trade 56 11.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 35 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 5.9%
Transportation and warehousing 28 5.7%
Accommodation and food services 27 5.5%
Manufacturing 22 4.5%
Wholesale trade 20 4.1%
Health care and social assistance 19 3.9%
Finance and insurance 9 1.8%
Information 7 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.4%
Educational services 4 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.6%

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 34736 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 34736 ranks #3 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 34736 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 34736 ranks the highest of 6 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
34753 Mascotte, FL 5,353 2.5 mi
34711 Clermont, FL 51,847 8.7 mi
33514 Center Hill, FL 1,811 10.4 mi
34737 Howey In The Hills, FL 2,523 11.3 mi
34714 Clermont, FL 14,685 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lake County

34711 standard
Clermont, FL
Pop: 51,847
34748 standard
Leesburg, FL
Pop: 38,246
32159 standard
Lady Lake, FL
Pop: 28,867
32757 standard
Mount Dora, FL
Pop: 23,746
32726 standard
Eustis, FL
Pop: 20,029
32778 standard
Tavares, FL
Pop: 18,617

Related Areas

Lake County Groveland, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34736 in? ▼
ZIP code 34736 (Groveland) 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 34736? ▼
ZIP code 34736 in Groveland, FL has a population of 13,961 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34736? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34736 is $90,545, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34736? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34736 is $357,200, which is 28% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34736? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34736 is White at 58.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34736? ▼
ZIP code 34736 has 491 business establishments employing approximately 5,992 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34736? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34736 are: Construction (114), Professional, scientific, and technical services (57), Retail trade (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34736? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34736 increased by 7.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 232%. 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 34736? ▼
In ZIP code 34736, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.9% 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 34736? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34736 is 36.9 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 34736? ▼
In ZIP code 34736, approximately 88.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34736? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34736 is 5.0% 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 Groveland, FL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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