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Leesburg, FL · standard

ZIP Code 34788

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

17,519
185/sq mi
$54,147
Median income
$169,800
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leesburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
185
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 34788 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 34788 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 94.7 square miles in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida. The area is home to 17,519 residents, producing a population density of 185 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 34788 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 34788 sits at $54,147 (30% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $33,468. The poverty rate stands at 11.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $169,800 (55% below the state average) with median rent at $1,438 per month, and 83.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 34788 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lake County, so you can benchmark 34788 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 34788

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34788.

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 34788, Leesburg, 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

17,519

Population

94.7

Area (sq mi)

185

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 34788?

56.4

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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?

$54,147

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$33,468

Per Capita Income

11.0%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 34788 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,147 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,190

Total Housing Units

9,522

Occupied Units

1,668

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.8%
Renter 16.2%

$169,800

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$1,438

Median Rent

1986

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

291

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+191%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 34788 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +191% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.3% 183
2021 +18.6% 217
2022 +23.9% 269
2023 +3.3% 278
2024 +4.7% 291

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 349 business establishments in ZIP 34788, employing approximately 4,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $198,020,000.

349

Businesses

4,460

Employees

$198.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 67 19.2%
Construction 43 12.3%
Health care and social assistance 34 9.7%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 6.6%
Finance and insurance 20 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.9%
Wholesale trade 8 2.3%
Information 8 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.4%
Manufacturing 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.9%

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 34788 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 34788 ranks #5 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 34788 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 34788 ranks #null of 9 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
32735 Grand Island, FL 3,903 3.7 mi
34731 Fruitland Park, FL 10,815 6.2 mi
32159 Lady Lake, FL 28,867 6.9 mi
32726 Eustis, FL 20,029 7.6 mi
32784 Umatilla, FL 11,432 7.7 mi
32778 Tavares, FL 18,617 8.7 mi
32195 Weirsdale, FL 3,328 9.3 mi
34748 Leesburg, FL 38,246 9.8 mi
32133 Eastlake Weir, FL 137 11.4 mi
34762 Okahumpka, FL 622 11.6 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 34788 in? ▼
ZIP code 34788 (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 34788? ▼
ZIP code 34788 in Leesburg, FL has a population of 17,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 34788? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 34788 is $54,147, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 34788? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 34788 is $169,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 34788? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 34788 is White at 81.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 34788? ▼
ZIP code 34788 has 349 business establishments employing approximately 4,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 34788? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 34788 are: Retail trade (67), Construction (43), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 34788? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 34788 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 191%. 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 34788? ▼
In ZIP code 34788, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 34788? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 34788 is 30.5 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 34788? ▼
In ZIP code 34788, approximately 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34788? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 34788 is 11.0% 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 Leesburg, 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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