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34972 is the zip code for
Okeechobee, FL
- Also in this location:
- Cypress Quarters, FL
- Yeehaw Junction, FL
- Total population
- 20,180▲
- Housing units
- 6,947▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 909.62
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 22.19▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 12.32
Demographic data for zip code 34972
- Male
- 11,492▲
- Female
- 8,688▲
- Median age
- Male
- 32.90
- Female
- 33.60
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 5,801▲
- Family households
- 4,258▲
- Nonfamily households
- 1,543▲
- Average household size
- 3.06▲
- Average family size
- 3.45▲
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 6,947▲
- Occupied housing units
- 5,801▲
- Owner-occupied
- 3,902▲
- Renter-occupied
- 1,899▲
- Vacant housing units
- 1,146▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 1,487▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 1,468▲
- 10 to 14 years
- 1,411▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 1,731▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 1,514▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 3,008▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 2,808▲
- 45 to 54 years
- 2,823▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 1,065▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 874▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 1,177▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 590▲
- 85 years and over
- 224▲
- Median age
- 33.10▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 10,541
- Hispanic or Latino
- 6,521
- Black or African American
- 2,717
- Asian
- 71
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 112
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 13
- Other (One Race)
- 16
- Two or More Races
- 189
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 34972
- Population
(16 years and over) - 15,893
- Civilian labor force
- 9,151
- Employed
- 7,857
- Unemployed
- 1,294
- Armed Forces
- 0
- Not in labor force
- 6,742
- Percent Unemployed
- 14.1%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 7,692
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 5,042
- Carpooled
- 1,448
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 585
- Walked
- 355
- Other means
- 141
- Worked at home
- 121
- Mean travel time
- 23.2 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 7,857
- Management / business / science / arts
- 1,151
- Service
- 1,966
- Sales / office
- 1,847
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 1,641
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 1,252
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 7,857
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 1,355
- Construction
- 742
- Manufacturing
- 129
- Wholesale trade
- 254
- Retail trade
- 804
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 741
- Information
- 37
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 339
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 791
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 1,043
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 661
- Public administration
- 642
- Other services
- 319
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 7,857
- Private wage & salary workers
- 6,322
- Government workers
- 1,293
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 242
- Unpaid family workers
- 0
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 5,876
- Less than $10,000
- 386
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 593
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 989
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 911
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 931
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 1,200
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 534
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 268
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 24
- $200,000 or more
- 40
- Median household income
- $36,180
- Mean household income
- $46,538
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 29.7%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 34972
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School 3000 Nw 10th Terrace | (863) 462-5100 | 704 | 298 | 16.0 |
| Okeechobee High School 2800 Us Highway 441 N | (863) 462-5025 | 1,284 | 382 | 17.8 |
| Okeechobee Juvenile Justice Vision Quest-level 6 42660 Highway 441 N (Other/Alternative School) | (863) 763-6019 | 79 | 76 | 19.8 |
| Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 10 5050 Ne 168th Street (Other/Alternative School) | (863) 357-9922 | 90 | 87 | 11.3 |
| Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 4 42660 Highway 441 N (Other/Alternative School) | (863) 763-6019 | 61 | 58 | 15.3 |
| Okeechobee Juvenile Justice-level 6 1117 Ne 39th Blvd (Other/Alternative School) | (863) 462-5125 | 50 | 47 | 25.0 |
| Seminole Elementary School 2690 Nw 42nd Avenue | (863) 462-5116 | 641 | 344 | 17.8 |
| Washington County Program/eckerd 7202 Hwy 441 N (Other/Alternative School) | (863) 467-0124 | 114 | 111 | 12.7 |
| Yearling Middle School 925 Nw 23rd Lane | (863) 462-5056 | 781 | 347 | 17.4 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 34972
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnwood Reg Medical Center www.lawnwoodmed.com | 1700 South 23rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | (561) 461-4000 | 375 |
| Martin Memorial Health Systems www.mmhs.com | 300 Se Hospital Drive Stuart, FL 34995 | (561) 287-5200 | 309 |
| New Horizons Of Treasure Coast | 800 Avenue 'H' Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | (561) 468-5600 | 150 |
| Raulerson Hospital www.raulersonhospital.com | 1796 Highway 441 North Okeechobee, FL 34972 | (863) 763-2151 | 101 |
| Savannas Hospital | 2550 Se Walton Road Port St Lucie, FL 34952 | (561) 335-0400 | 70 |
| St Lucie Medical Center www.stluciemed.com | 1800 Se Tiffany Avenue Port St Lucie, FL 34952 | (561) 335-4000 | 126 |
Hotels, Motels and other accommodations around 34972
| Hotel name | Address | # of Rooms | Low rate | High rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HAMPTON INN OKEECHOBEE LAKE | 1200 NE Park Street Okeechobee, FL 34972 | - | 99 | 219 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 34972
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | 604 Ne Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 | Fast Food, Hamburgers | 863-763-5900 |
| Joeys Supreme Plzza & Subs II Inc | 107 SW Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 | Pizza | 863-763-8383 |
| McDonald's | 401 E North Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 | Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches | 863-763-5826 |
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads | 422 E North Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 | Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches | 863-467-6966 |
| Wendy's | 502 Ne Park St Okeechobee, FL 34972 | American, Fast Food, Hamburgers, Salads | 863-763-8181 |
Crime rates
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