ZIP Code 33873 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 33873

The ZIP Code 33873 is associated with the city of Wauchula in Florida in Hardee County in the U.S. An estimated 19.2% of residents in the 33873 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 33.9 years. In this Florida region, approximately 78.3% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $19,519. Median househould income is at $37,766, with an estimated 16% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 14,162.

Population in 33873

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 33873 is 14,162.

Wauchula, FL

The 33873 ZIP Code is associated with Wauchula, FL in Hardee County.

Area Codes associated with 33873

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 33873 include 863.

Sunrise / Sunset in 33873

Sunrise: 6:41 am
Sunset: 5:39 pm
Sunrise in 33873 6:41 am
Sunrise in 33873 5:39 pm

Weather forecast for 33873

Overnight's forecast for 33873: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Current air quality in 33873

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 33873 Good

Internet in 33873

An estimated 59.6% of households in ZIP Code 33873 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 73.3% have a computer.

Gender in 33873

In ZIP Code 33873, the gender split is approximately 52.3% male and an estimated 47.7% female.

Health Insurance in 33873

Approximately 29.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 33873 (Wauchula, FL) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 33873

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 33873, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 42.0% of 33873 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 33873 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.8%), followed by Some other race (9.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 33873

Industry Percent
White 82.8%
Black or African American 7.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 9.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Income in ZIP Code 33873

The median household income in ZIP Code 33873 is $37,766, while the region's mean household income is $53,931. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,519. The per capita income in ZIP Code 33873 of $19,519 is approximately 38.27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 16.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately72.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.2% of the population in 33873 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.4% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.7% of 33873 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 33873

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 10.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 12.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 12.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 8.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.7%
$200,000 or more per year 1.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 33873

In ZIP Code 33873, 78.3% of the population graduated high school, while 10.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.8% in this Hardee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 33873

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 11.9%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 48.8%
Some college, no degree 13.9%
Associate's degree 4.8%
Bachelor's degree 7.0%
Graduate or professional degree 3.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 33873

Residents of ZIP Code 33873 are younger than average. The median age of 33.9 years in ZIP Code 33873 is approximately 11.02% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.2% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 33873 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 33873 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 33873

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.0%
5 to 9 years 7.3%
10 to 14 years 8.5%
15 to 19 years 8.7%
20 to 24 years 6.0%
25 to 34 years 13.3%
35 to 44 years 12.4%
45 to 54 years 10.6%
55 to 59 years 4.7%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 8.0%
75 to 84 years 4.9%
85 years and over 2.3%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 33873

In ZIP Code 33873, 63.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 34.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Hardee County region.

Language Spoken in 33873

Language Spoken Percent
English only 63.3%
Spanish 34.1%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.5%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 33873

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 33873, an estimated 17.3% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hardee County region.

Age of Housing in 33873

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 4.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 14.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.8%
Built between 1970 and 1979 17.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 6.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 11.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 33873

In 33873, 55.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.8 minutes. Approximately 16.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 33873 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.4% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 33873 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 33873

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 13.4%
Construction 8.7%
Manufacturing 8.1%
Wholesale trade 0.3%
Retail trade 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 5.7%
Information 2.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 8.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 16.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.1%
Other services, except public administration 4.0%
Public administration 8.4%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 33873 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 33873

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 33873 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 33873 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 70.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 33873 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 33873

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 70.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 33873

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 33873 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 33873 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.62 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 36.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.72% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes electricity rates in 33873 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 33873

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 33873 13.21¢/kWh 12.3¢/kWh 8.04¢/kWh
Florida 13.64¢/kWh 10.47¢/kWh 8.36¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 33873

Month ZIP Code 33873 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 5.62 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.84 3 6.31
Mar 6.24 3.65 7.02
Apr 6.11 5.13 7.3
May 5.76 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.01 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.03 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.24 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.48 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.9 3.32 6.92
Nov 5.84 2.33 5.99
Dec 5.33 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes solar power levels in 33873 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 33873 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 33873, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 33873 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Hardee County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 33873

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 48
Credit reporting or credit repair services 18
Debt collection 6
Checking or savings account 1
Credit card 1
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 33873

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 33
Improper use of your report 17
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 8
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 8
Attempts to collect debt not owed 4
Other 6
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 33873. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.