Leesburg, FL · standard
ZIP Code 34748
Lake County, Florida - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,246
- 340/sq mi High-density area
- $58,192
- Median income Below-median income area
- $243,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leesburg pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 44%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 340
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34748 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 34748 (Leesburg, FL) fell -4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 296.9 in 2023 to 284.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34748 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, with 38,246 residents across 112.4 square miles, a density of 340 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34748 reports a modest median household income of $58,192 (25% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,719. The poverty rate is 13.1%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $243,900 (35% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,294; owner occupancy is 75.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 34748 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 34748
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leesburg, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34748.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
187 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
183 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
113 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
89 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 34748, Leesburg, 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
38,246
Population
112.4
Area (sq mi)
340
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34748?
59.8
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
8.7%
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?
$58,192
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$34,719
Per Capita Income
13.1%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34748 ranks nationally
Leesburg, FL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$58,192 26th percentile higher than 26% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
25,901housing units
25,901
Total Housing Units
21,672
Occupied Units
4,229
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,900
Median Home Value
-35% vs state ZIP avg
$1,294
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
-4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
285
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+185%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 34748 have decreased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 181 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 204 |
| 2022 | +32.3% | 269 |
| 2023 | +10.2% | 297 |
| 2024 | -4.1% | 285 |
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 1,109 business establishments in ZIP 34748, employing approximately 16,649 people with a combined annual payroll of $842,383,000.
1,109
Businesses
16,649
Employees
$842.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 187 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 183 | 16.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 113 | 10.2% |
| Construction | 103 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 89 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 82 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 62 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 61 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 4.5% |
| Manufacturing | 31 | 2.8% |
| Information | 24 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
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 34748 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
- 34788
Leesburg (34788)
17,519 residents
- 34731 10,815
Fruitland Park (34731)
10,815 residents
- 32735 3,903
Grand Island (32735)
3,903 residents
- 34737 2,523
Howey In The Hills (34737)
2,523 residents
- 33514 1,811
Center Hill (33514)
1,811 residents
- 34797 1,293
Yalaha (34797)
1,293 residents
- 34762 622
Okahumpka (34762)
622 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34748 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34748 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
- 33514
Center Hill (33514)
$80,286 median income
- 32735
Grand Island (32735)
$68,441 median income
- 34737
Howey In The Hills (34737)
$66,563 median income
- 34731
Fruitland Park (34731)
$66,300 median income
- 34748
Leesburg (34748)
$58,192 median income
- 34788
Leesburg (34788)
$54,147 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 34748 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34748, 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 (38,246 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 34748 in?
ZIP code 34748 (Leesburg) 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 34748?
ZIP code 34748 in Leesburg, FL has a population of 38,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34748?
The median household income in ZIP 34748 is $58,192, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34748?
The median home value in ZIP 34748 is $243,900, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34748?
The largest racial group in ZIP 34748 is White at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34748?
ZIP code 34748 has 1,109 business establishments employing approximately 16,649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34748?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34748 are: Health care and social assistance (187), Retail trade (183), Other services (except public administration) (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34748?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34748 decreased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 34748?
In ZIP code 34748, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 34748?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34748 is 26.7 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 34748?
In ZIP code 34748, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34748?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34748 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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