Zip code 34266: Arcadia, Florida

Q: What city is zip code 34266?

34266 is assigned to Arcadia, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 34266 in?

34266 is mostly in DeSoto County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 34266?

About 29,863 people live in 34266, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 34266?

The median household income in 34266 is $50,972.

Q: What zip codes are near 34266?

The closest zip codes to 34266 are 34265, 34268, 34267, 34269, 33890.

Residential delivery areaDeSoto CountyEastern Time

Population

29,863

Median household income

$51K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$171K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$932/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

578 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 34266

34266 is a small-town zip code in Arcadia, Florida (DeSoto County), covering 578 sq mi of land. About 29,863 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 40.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $50,972 a year, 37% below the national median of $80,734. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $171,200, or 3.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $932 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.2 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; office and administrative support; and cleaning and personal care. 32% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 34266 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Uninsured rate22.3%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%38th of 973 in FL
Poverty rate26.7%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%61st of 970 in FL
Unemployment rate9.9%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%42nd of 973 in FL
Housing vacancy16.7%
89th
U.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%316th of 969 in FL
Average commute31.2 min
79th
U.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min246th of 948 in FL
Government workers18.2%
77th
U.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%148th of 973 in FL
Diversity index61
74th
U.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7241st of 977 in FL
Residents 65 and older19.3%
69th
U.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%532nd of 977 in FL
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%547th of 976 in FL
Foreign-born residents15.1%
65th
U.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%371st of 977 in FL
Self-employed workers10.3%
62nd
U.S. 10% · FL 12.8%651st of 973 in FL
Median age40.3
60th
U.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6624th of 977 in FL
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
59th
U.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485472nd of 968 in FL
Population29,863
49th
U.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077306th of 977 in FL
Homeownership rate67.7%
48th
U.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%624th of 969 in FL
Rent-burdened renters46%
32nd
U.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%779th of 945 in FL
Residents under 1819.1%
25th
U.S. 22% · FL 19.5%469th of 977 in FL
Tech workers1.5%
23rd
U.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%690th of 973 in FL
Healthcare workers7.7%
23rd
U.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%688th of 973 in FL
Median gross rent$932
16th
U.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669824th of 902 in FL
Median earnings per worker$37,875
16th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337742nd of 961 in FL
Median home value$171,200
15th
U.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000830th of 935 in FL
Median household income$50,972
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568826th of 948 in FL
Population density52/sq mi
7th
U.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi881st of 977 in FL
Per capita income$23,624
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609901st of 977 in FL
Broadband access80.6%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%903rd of 969 in FL
Work from home3.2%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%918th of 975 in FL
Bachelor's degree or higher9.8%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%925th of 975 in FL

Measure	34266	DeSoto	FL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in FL
Uninsured rateWeakness	22.3%	19.9%	11.5%	8.4%	97th	38th of 973
Poverty rateWeakness	26.7%	24.1%	12.6%	12.5%	94th	61st of 970
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.9%	9.5%	4.8%	5.2%	94th	42nd of 973
Housing vacancy	16.7%	19.2%	14.7%	10.1%	89th	316th of 969
Average commute	31.2 min	30.5 min	28 min	26.4 min	79th	246th of 948
Government workers	18.2%	17.5%	11.7%	14.5%	77th	148th of 973
Diversity index	61	59.2	64.7	61.4	74th	241st of 977
Residents 65 and older	19.3%	23.8%	21.3%	17.2%	69th	532nd of 977
Veterans	7.1%	7.9%	7.4%	6.2%	67th	547th of 976
Foreign-born residents	15.1%	13.6%	21.9%	14.1%	65th	371st of 977
Self-employed workers	10.3%	11.2%	12.8%	10%	62nd	651st of 973
Median age	40.3	43.5	42.6	38.9	60th	624th of 977
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.442	0.485	0.483	59th	472nd of 968
Population	29,863	35,386	22,416,077	334,922,499	49th	306th of 977
Homeownership rate	67.7%	72.5%	67.6%	65.2%	48th	624th of 969
Rent-burdened renters	46%	46%	60.1%	51.1%	32nd	779th of 945
Residents under 18	19.1%	17.9%	19.5%	22%	25th	469th of 977
Tech workers	1.5%	1.3%	3.1%	3.8%	23rd	690th of 973
Healthcare workers	7.7%	7.4%	9.5%	9.7%	23rd	688th of 973
Median gross rent	$932	$932	$1,669	$1,413	16th	824th of 902
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,875	$37,647	$44,337	$49,666	16th	742nd of 961
Median home value	$171,200	$174,100	$359,000	$332,700	15th	830th of 935
Median household incomeWeakness	$50,972	$54,417	$74,568	$80,734	10th	826th of 948
Population density	52/sq mi	56/sq mi	418/sq mi	95/sq mi	7th	881st of 977
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,624	$25,162	$42,609	$44,673	6th	901st of 977
Broadband accessWeakness	80.6%	82%	91.6%	91%	5th	903rd of 969
Work from home	3.2%	4.7%	15.7%	15.1%	3rd	918th of 975
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.8%	10.8%	34.1%	35.7%	2nd	925th of 975

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.3

Under 18

19.1%

65 and over

19.3%

Race and ethnicity

White51%
Black13%
Hispanic34%
Asian0.1%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

15.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

51.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

68%

Spanish

27%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 10,431
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 68.3%
Married couples: 46%
Living alone: 23.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 55% / 45%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

14%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

34266

$50,972

DeSoto Co.

$54,417

Florida

$74,568

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,624

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

26.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

34266

$171,200

DeSoto Co.

$174,100

Florida

$359,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

34266

$932

DeSoto Co.

$932

Florida

$1,669

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 12,527
Owner-occupied: 67.7%
Vacant: 16.7%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 46%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.8%
Home value to income: 3.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

19%

10–19

21%

20–29

15%

30–44

13%

45–59

12%

60+

20%

Average commute

31.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

20%

Office and admin

14%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Healthcare

Transportation and moving

Sales

Management

Food service

Police and fire

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.3%

Industries

Construction

18%

Retail

12%

Admin, support and management

10%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Other services

Manufacturing

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Information

Median earnings per worker

$37,875

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

18.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	34266	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,323	$74,888
Service	$31,347	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,719	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,137	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,350	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

34%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
Households with broadband: 80.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53.1%
No internet access: 13.5%
Without health insurance: 22.3%
Limited-English households: 4.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Arcadia
State: Florida
County: DeSoto County
Center point: 27.2020° N, 81.8022° W
Land area: 578 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

34266 spans 2 counties

DeSoto County93% of land
Sarasota County7% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Southeast Arcadia (unincorporated)1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 34266

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
34265	Arcadia, FL · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
34268	Nocatee, FL	9.1 mi	466	$29,512	—
34267	Fort Ogden, FL	12 mi	44	—	—
34269	Arcadia, FL	13 mi	5,013	$58,636	$197,900
33890	Zolfo Springs, FL	18 mi	5,197	$86,831	$143,200
33983	Punta Gorda, FL	19 mi	18,471	$71,856	$363,400
33865	Ona, FL	19 mi	488	$67,818	$280,000
33951	Punta Gorda, FL · PO box	20 mi	—	—	—
34286	North Port, FL	20 mi	22,534	$80,553	$361,100
33980	Punta Gorda, FL	22 mi	13,120	$63,591	$241,500
34288	North Port, FL	22 mi	18,231	$84,211	$360,700
34289	North Port, FL	22 mi	4,441	$83,411	$371,000

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Questions about 34266

What city is zip code 34266?

34266 is assigned to Arcadia, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 34266 in?

34266 is mostly in DeSoto County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 34266?

About 29,863 people live in 34266, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 34266 in?

34266 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 34266?

The median household income in 34266 is $50,972.

What zip codes are near 34266?

The closest zip codes to 34266 are 34265, 34268, 34267, 34269, 33890.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 34266, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.