The ZIP Code 34972 is associated with the city of Okeechobee in Florida in Okeechobee County in the U.S. It is estimated that 15.4% of residents in the 34972 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 36.3 years. Approximately 10.6% of residents in this Florida region hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The per capita income is estimated to be $16,041. Approximately 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $39,875. The current population estimate is 20,877.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 34972, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 36.4% of 34972 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 34972 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (82.3%), followed by Black or African American (14.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82.3% |
| Black or African American | 14.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 3.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 34972 is $39,875, while the region's mean household income is $51,426. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $16,041. The per capita income in ZIP Code 34972 of $16,041 is approximately 49.27% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $31,619. An estimated 16.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately75.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.5% of the population in 34972 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.2% of 34972 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 19.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.2% |
In ZIP Code 34972, 70.7% of the population graduated high school, while 10.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 13.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.2% in this Okeechobee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 13.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 16.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.1% |
| Associate's degree | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 34972 are younger than average. The median age of 36.3 years in ZIP Code 34972 is approximately 4.72% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.3% of the population in 34972 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 34972 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
In ZIP Code 34972, 66.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 32.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Okeechobee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 66.5% |
| Spanish | 32.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 34972, an estimated 25.4% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 24.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Okeechobee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 16.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
In 34972, 47.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.9 minutes. Approximately 19.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 34972 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.8% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 34972 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 12.8% |
| Construction | 11.8% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.0% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 5.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 34972 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 76.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 34972 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 76.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 34972 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.61 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 36.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 14.87% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 34972 | 10.4¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| Florida | 13.89¢/kWh | 10.56¢/kWh | 8.42¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 34972 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.58 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 6.11 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 6.05 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.15 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.7 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 4.98 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.16 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.41 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.46 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.91 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.7 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 5.16 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 34972, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 34972 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Okeechobee County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 66 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 38 |
| Debt collection | 13 |
| Checking or savings account | 2 |
| Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service | 1 |
| Other | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 64 |
| Improper use of your report | 19 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 14 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 8 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 4 |
| Other | 14 |