Howey In The Hills, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34737
Lake County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,523
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,563
- Median income Near-median income area
- $376,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Howey In The Hills pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34737 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 34737 (Howey In The Hills, FL) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.0 in 2023 to 334.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34737 covers 50.9 square miles in Howey In The Hills, Lake County, Florida (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,523 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34737 reports a modest median household income of $66,563 (14% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,449. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 1.9%. Median home value is $376,800 (0% above the average Florida ZIP) and median rent is $1,692; 89.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 34737 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 34737
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Howey In The Hills, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34737.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 34737, Howey In The Hills, 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
2,523
Population
50.9
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34737?
53.0
Median Age
55.6%
Male
44.4%
Female
10.8%
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?
$66,563
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$40,449
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34737 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Howey In The Hills, 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)
$66,563 39th percentile higher than 39% 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
1,927housing units
1,927
Total Housing Units
1,757
Occupied Units
170
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$376,800
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,692
Median Rent
2002
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
335
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+235%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34737 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +235% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.5% | 191 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 214 |
| 2022 | +22.3% | 262 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 296 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 335 |
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 68 business establishments in ZIP 34737, employing approximately 613 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,587,000.
68
Businesses
613
Employees
$27.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 22.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 13.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 11.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 5.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 4.4% |
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 34737 vs 34797 →
ZIP 34737 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 34748
Leesburg (34748)
38,246 residents
- 32778
Tavares (32778)
18,617 residents
- 34715
Clermont (34715)
15,455 residents
- 34736 13,961
Groveland (34736)
13,961 residents
- 34753 5,353
Mascotte (34753)
5,353 residents
- 34756 3,006
Montverde (34756)
3,006 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34737 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34737 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
- 34736
Groveland (34736)
$90,545 median income
- 34753
Mascotte (34753)
$83,868 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
- 34748
Leesburg (34748)
$58,192 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34737 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34797 | Yalaha, FL | 1,293 | 3.3 mi |
| 34705 | Astatula, FL | 2,500 | 4.9 mi |
| 34715 | Clermont, FL | 15,455 | 6.1 mi |
| 32778 | Tavares, FL | 18,617 | 7.1 mi |
| 34748 | Leesburg, FL | 38,246 | 7.2 mi |
| 34762 | Okahumpka, FL | 622 | 8.3 mi |
| 34753 | Mascotte, FL | 5,353 | 9.5 mi |
| 34756 | Montverde, FL | 3,006 | 10.2 mi |
| 34736 | Groveland, FL | 13,961 | 11.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34737, 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 (2,523 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 34737 in?
ZIP code 34737 (Howey In The Hills) 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 34737?
ZIP code 34737 in Howey In The Hills, FL has a population of 2,523 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34737?
The median household income in ZIP 34737 is $66,563, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34737?
The median home value in ZIP 34737 is $376,800, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34737?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34737 is White at 79.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34737?
ZIP code 34737 has 68 business establishments employing approximately 613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34737?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34737 are: Construction (15), Real estate and rental and leasing (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34737?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34737 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 235%. 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 34737?
In ZIP code 34737, 51.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 34737?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34737 is 26.8 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 34737?
In ZIP code 34737, approximately 89.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34737?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34737 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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