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Population and households in ZIP 34996
Household size in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.04 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.97 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 34996 are small: just 2.37 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.14, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 57.8 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 60.5 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 63.4 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 59.8 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 59.8, ZIP 34996 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 57.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 50 of the 807 Florida ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.7% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 34996: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 34996
Renters in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 34996 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 57.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 34996: 35.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1980 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 34996 was built around 1980, the same vintage as the country's housing overall. Homes here are older than in Florida as a whole, where the median home dates to 1989. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,191 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,394 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,286 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,373 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$182 | +$724 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 34996 costs $1,373 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $182 a month from 2006–10, a 15% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 34996
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.2% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.7% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.4% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 34996 than nationally: 41.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.4% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 34996 is above the national rate: 93.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 34996
| Period | ZIP 34996 | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 34996 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 34996 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 34996 | 2.37 | 59.8 | 8.5% | 18.4% | 35.0% | 1980 | $1,373 | 41.4% | 93.4% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 34994 | 2.28 | 48.6 | 10.2% | 42.2% | 18.0% | 1983 | $1,683 | 35.1% | 91.7% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 34957 | 2.22 | 54.4 | 4.1% | 22.2% | 27.0% | 1988 | $1,912 | 39.1% | 95.0% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 34997 | 2.50 | 50.5 | 8.8% | 19.5% | 13.0% | 1988 | $1,678 | 32.3% | 91.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 34990 | 2.55 | 50.7 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 12.0% | 1995 | $2,281 | 47.8% | 96.9% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 33455 | 2.15 | 57.3 | 4.6% | 15.9% | 18.9% | 1986 | $1,488 | 36.7% | 93.8% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 34952 | 2.39 | 50.4 | 12.3% | 25.2% | 17.3% | 1991 | $1,856 | 26.5% | 92.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 34984 | 2.86 | 44.8 | 12.4% | 17.3% | 8.6% | 1994 | $2,027 | 23.6% | 84.9% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 34953 | 3.14 | 41.5 | 14.1% | 13.1% | 5.4% | 2003 | $2,119 | 23.9% | 90.4% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 34987 | 2.32 | 55.7 | 3.8% | 18.1% | 11.4% | 2017 | $2,042 | 42.3% | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 34956 | 3.95 | 35.0 | 18.6% | 26.3% | 19.2% | 1983 | $1,051 | 10.3% | 68.2% | 8.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 34996. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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