Zip code 34685: Palm Harbor, Florida
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 34685
34685 is a suburban zip code in Palm Harbor, Florida (Pinellas County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 18,132 people live here, or 1,802 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $94,688 a year, 17% above the national median of $80,734. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $518,000, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,990 a month.
49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.5 minutes each way, and 27% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and sales.
How 34685 compares
- 95thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · FL 60.1%191st of 945 in FL
- 94thU.S. 17.2% · FL 21.3%284th of 977 in FL
- Median age48.493rdU.S. 38.9 · FL 42.6300th of 977 in FL
- Work from home27.3%91stU.S. 15.1% · FL 15.7%85th of 975 in FL
- Healthcare workers12.5%85thU.S. 9.7% · FL 9.5%136th of 973 in FL
- 85thU.S. 10% · FL 12.8%408th of 973 in FL
- Veterans8.9%84thU.S. 6.2% · FL 7.4%390th of 976 in FL
- Median gross rent$1,99083rdU.S. $1,413 · FL $1,669165th of 902 in FL
- Per capita income$56,74281stStrengthU.S. $44,673 · FL $42,609174th of 977 in FL
- 80thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · FL 0.485259th of 968 in FL
- Broadband access95.3%79thU.S. 91% · FL 91.6%217th of 969 in FL
- 78thU.S. 35.7% · FL 34.1%161st of 975 in FL
- Median home value$518,00076thU.S. $332,700 · FL $359,000149th of 935 in FL
- Median earnings per worker$60,11075thU.S. $49,666 · FL $44,337122nd of 961 in FL
- Homeownership rate76.9%71stU.S. 65.2% · FL 67.6%437th of 969 in FL
- Tech workers4.1%69thU.S. 3.8% · FL 3.1%216th of 973 in FL
- Median household income$94,68867thU.S. $80,734 · FL $74,568201st of 948 in FL
- Average commute27.5 min60thU.S. 26.4 min · FL 28 min490th of 948 in FL
- Housing vacancy7.8%59thU.S. 10.1% · FL 14.7%708th of 969 in FL
- 58thU.S. 14.1% · FL 21.9%453rd of 977 in FL
- Population density1,802/sq mi55thU.S. 95/sq mi · FL 418/sq mi415th of 977 in FL
- Government workers13.3%47thU.S. 14.5% · FL 11.7%327th of 973 in FL
- Diversity index34.329thU.S. 61.4 · FL 64.7725th of 977 in FL
- Population18,13228thU.S. 334,922,499 · FL 22,416,077544th of 977 in FL
- Uninsured rate4.2%24thU.S. 8.4% · FL 11.5%893rd of 973 in FL
- Residents under 1818.7%23rdU.S. 22% · FL 19.5%500th of 977 in FL
- 16thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · FL 4.8%760th of 973 in FL
- Poverty rate4.8%11thStrengthU.S. 12.5% · FL 12.6%893rd of 970 in FL
| Measure | 34685 | Pinellas | FL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in FL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 66.9% | 60.1% | 60.1% | 51.1% | 191st of 945 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 26.6% | 26.4% | 21.3% | 17.2% | 284th of 977 | |
| Median age | 48.4 | 49 | 42.6 | 38.9 | 300th of 977 | |
| Work from home | 27.3% | 20% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 85th of 975 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12.5% | 10.5% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 136th of 973 | |
| Self-employed workers | 13.5% | 12.9% | 12.8% | 10% | 408th of 973 | |
| Veterans | 8.9% | 8.3% | 7.4% | 6.2% | 390th of 976 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,990 | $1,642 | $1,669 | $1,413 | 165th of 902 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $56,742 | $48,351 | $42,609 | $44,673 | 174th of 977 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.478 | 0.488 | 0.485 | 0.483 | 259th of 968 | |
| Broadband access | 95.3% | 90.5% | 91.6% | 91% | 217th of 969 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49% | 36.8% | 34.1% | 35.7% | 161st of 975 | |
| Median home value | $518,000 | $355,100 | $359,000 | $332,700 | 149th of 935 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $60,110 | $48,099 | $44,337 | $49,666 | 122nd of 961 | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.9% | 69.5% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 437th of 969 | |
| Tech workers | 4.1% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 3.8% | 216th of 973 | |
| Median household income | $94,688 | $72,646 | $74,568 | $80,734 | 201st of 948 | |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 25.2 min | 28 min | 26.4 min | 490th of 948 | |
| Housing vacancy | 7.8% | 17.6% | 14.7% | 10.1% | 708th of 969 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 12.3% | 12.4% | 21.9% | 14.1% | 453rd of 977 | |
| Population density | 1,802/sq mi | 3,519/sq mi | 418/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 415th of 977 | |
| Government workers | 13.3% | 10.9% | 11.7% | 14.5% | 327th of 973 | |
| Diversity index | 34.3 | 47.1 | 64.7 | 61.4 | 725th of 977 | |
| Population | 18,132 | 963,481 | 22,416,077 | 334,922,499 | 544th of 977 | |
| Uninsured rate | 4.2% | 10.4% | 11.5% | 8.4% | 893rd of 973 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.7% | 15.4% | 19.5% | 22% | 500th of 977 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3% | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 760th of 973 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 4.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% | 12.5% | 893rd of 970 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White80%
- Black2%
- Hispanic8%
- Asian4%
- Native American0.0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,405
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 69.1%
- Married couples
- 58.1%
- Living alone
- 27.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,032
- Owner-occupied
- 76.9%
- Vacant
- 7.8%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 6.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 66.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.6%
- Home value to income
- 5.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 34685 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $85,299 | $74,888 |
| Service | $33,878 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $41,515 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $55,863 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $26,509 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 94.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 18.6%
- Households with broadband
- 95.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 88.3%
- No internet access
- 3.2%
- Without health insurance
- 4.2%
- Limited-English households
- 1.8%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Palm Harbor
- State
- Florida
- County
- Pinellas County
- Center point
- 28.0933° N, 82.6894° W
- Land area
- 10 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- East Lake (unincorporated)99% of zip
- Oldsmar1% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 34685
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34684 | Palm Harbor, FL | 2.4 mi | $72,145 |
| 34677 | Oldsmar, FL | 3.5 mi | $93,474 |
| 34688 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 3.5 mi | $112,091 |
| 34683 | Palm Harbor, FL | 4.4 mi | $92,885 |
| 34682 | Palm Harbor, FL · PO box | 4.6 mi | — |
| 33761 | Clearwater, FL | 4.7 mi | $74,728 |
| 34681 | Crystal Beach, FL | 5.4 mi | — |
| 34660 | Ozona, FL · PO box | 5.7 mi | — |
| 34689 | Tarpon Springs, FL | 5.9 mi | $74,854 |
| 34695 | Safety Harbor, FL | 5.9 mi | $95,238 |
| 33626 | Tampa, FL | 6 mi | $127,118 |
| 33635 | Tampa, FL | 6.7 mi | $86,894 |
Zip codes like 34685 elsewhere
Questions about 34685
What city is zip code 34685?
34685 is assigned to Palm Harbor, Florida. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 34685 in?
34685 is in Pinellas County, Florida.
What is the population of 34685?
About 18,132 people live in 34685, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 34685 in?
34685 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 34685?
The median household income in 34685 is $94,688.
What zip codes are near 34685?
The closest zip codes to 34685 are 34684, 34677, 34688, 34683, 34682.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 34685, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.