34268 ZIP Code — Nocatee, FL

Desoto County, Florida

ZIP code 34268 is located in Nocatee, Florida, within Desoto County. It covers approximately 2.78 square miles and serves a population of 508 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 34268

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

45% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 34268 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

508

population

2.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34268 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34268

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34268. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nocatee	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	508
Population density	183 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	2.78 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	27.1599
Longitude	-81.8755
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	863

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.9%	65.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	6.1%	25.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.3%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

508

Population

183

People per sq mi

32.3

Median age

Median household income

$21,734

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.8%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

132

15–19

114

25–34

45–54

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	121	23.8%
18 and over	387	76.2%
65 and over	137	27.0%
Median age	32.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 92.5%

White 7.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	470	92.5%
White	38	7.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	93.9%	65.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	6.1%	25.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	8.3%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.7%	6.4%

$25k–$35k 53.1%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	53.1%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	28.1%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 65.2%

$100k–$150k 34.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.8%
Renter occupied	4.2%
Vacant	41.8%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	79.4%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	4.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	8.5%
1980–1989	57.6%
1970–1979	20.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	41.8%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.8%
2 vehicles	77.1%
3 or more	4.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	76.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	9	9.4%
Households with children under 18	55	57.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	81.3%
Average household size	5.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	77.8%	0.0%
Married	18.7%	91.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	8.4%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 32.3%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 6.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 23.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	121	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.7%

Retail trade 29.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.5%

Construction 8.9%

Professional & management 5.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.3%
Service	5.8%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.3%
Retirement income	66.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	57.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	16.9%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.9%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	35.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	15.8%
Fair or poor health	21.1%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	40.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.8%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	82.3%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	4	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.4%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	45.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	508	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	504	99.2%
Born in same state	504	99.2%
Born in different state	321	63.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.8%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	18.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34268

What city is ZIP code 34268 in?

ZIP code 34268 is primarily assigned to Nocatee, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34268 in?

ZIP code 34268 falls within Desoto County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34268 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 34268 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 34268 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 34268 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 34268 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 34268 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the population of ZIP code 34268?

ZIP code 34268 has an estimated population of 508 residents, with a density of 183 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 34268 in?

ZIP code 34268 observes the EST timezone.