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 High-density area
- $54,147
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 34788 (Leesburg, FL) rose +4.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 278.3 in 2023 to 291.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 34788 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leesburg, Lake County, Florida, home to 17,519 residents across 94.7 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 34788 reports a modest median household income of $54,147 (30% below the average Florida ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,468. The poverty rate is 11.0%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $169,800 (55% below the average Florida ZIP), and median rent is $1,438; owner occupancy is 83.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.4, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lake County, so 34788 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 34788
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leesburg, FL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 34788.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
32 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 34788, 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
17,519
Population
94.7
Area (sq mi)
185
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 34788?
56.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
6.8%
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?
$54,147
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$33,468
Per Capita Income
11.0%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 34788 ranks among Florida ZIPs
Leesburg, 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)
$54,147 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
11,190housing units
11,190
Total Housing Units
9,522
Occupied Units
1,668
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,800
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 34788 vs 32735 →
ZIP 34788 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
- 32159
Lady Lake (32159)
28,867 residents
- 32726
Eustis (32726)
20,029 residents
- 32778
Tavares (32778)
18,617 residents
- 34788
Leesburg (34788)
17,519 residents
- 32784 11,432
Umatilla (32784)
11,432 residents
- 34731 10,815
Fruitland Park (34731)
10,815 residents
- 32735 3,903
Grand Island (32735)
3,903 residents
- 32195 3,328
Weirsdale (32195)
3,328 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 34788 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 34788 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 32133
Eastlake Weir (32133)
$161,198 median income
- 32784
Umatilla (32784)
$72,201 median income
- 32735
Grand Island (32735)
$68,441 median income
- 34731
Fruitland Park (34731)
$66,300 median income
- 32778 $63,472
Tavares (32778)
$63,472 median income
- 32726 $63,152
Eustis (32726)
$63,152 median income
- 32159 $58,518
Lady Lake (32159)
$58,518 median income
- 34748 $58,192
Leesburg (34748)
$58,192 median income
- 32195 $57,000
Weirsdale (32195)
$57,000 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 34788, 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 (17,519 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 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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