34266 ZIP Code — Arcadia, FL

Desoto County, Florida

ZIP code 34266 is located in Arcadia, Florida, within Desoto County. It covers approximately 578.10 square miles and serves a population of 28,420 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 34266

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $41,328. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 34266 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

28,420

population

578.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Arcadia	Acceptable
Arcadia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34269 Arcadia (10.7 mi) 33983 Punta Gorda (17.5 mi) 33982 Punta Gorda (19.8 mi) 33980 Punta Gorda (19.8 mi) 34286 North Port (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	28,420
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	578.10 sq mi
Water area	1.20 sq mi
Latitude	27.1870
Longitude	-81.8288
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	863

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	65.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	25.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	8.3%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

28,420

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$41,328

Median household income

$19,850

Per capita income

$131,500

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

30.2%

Poverty rate

10.2%

Unemployment

8,811

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

892

Under 5

693

663

5–9

515

907

10–14

705

969

15–19

753

1,073

20–24

835

2,378

25–34

1,849

2,172

35–44

1,689

2,088

45–54

1,623

909

55–59

707

981

60–64

762

1,720

65–74

1,338

879

75–84

684

358

85+

278

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,391	19.0%
18 and over	23,029	81.0%
65 and over	5,257	18.5%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Hispanic or Latino 13%

Black or African American 10.9%

Other race 7.3%

Two or more races 6.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	20,102	61.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4,230	13%
Black or African American	3,544	10.9%
Other race	2,384	7.3%
Two or more races	2,223	6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	122	0.4%
Asian	45	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	65.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	25.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	8.3%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	0.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 16.1%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	16.1%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$41,328

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.1%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 14.5%

$300k–$500k 7.3%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,500
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	17.9%
Single-family detached	52.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	30.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	15.2%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	33.4%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	43.3%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	17.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	91.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,191	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	628	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,018	20.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,135	31.4%
Households with children under 18	3,243	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,487	35.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.4%	27.8%
Married	35.4%	40.1%
Separated	3.1%	2.4%
Widowed	2.5%	13.3%
Divorced	13.5%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.2%

HS graduate 38.7%

Some college, no degree 14.5%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	309	6.4%
Kindergarten	155	3.2%
Elementary school	2,425	50.1%
High school	1,254	25.9%
College / grad school	699	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.6%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Professional & management 12.5%

Retail trade 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Public administration 5.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Other services 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	26.7%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	19.4%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 30.2%

Under 18 years 46.3%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 17.3%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.5%
Retirement income	19.9%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	36.2%
High cholesterol	33.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	39.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	36.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.3%
Visited dentist	43.7%
Cholesterol screening	85.4%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,535	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	35.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.8%
Public insurance	49.9%
No insurance	21.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	26,835	94.4%
Spanish	3,420	12.7%
Other Indo-European	3,295	12.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	85	0.3%
Other languages	40	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,190	85.1%
Born in same state	23,807	83.8%
Born in different state	15,478	54.5%
Foreign born	383	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	4,230	14.9%
Not a US citizen	1,319	31.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,232	7.9%
Arab	2,011	7.1%
Italian	1,932	6.8%
English	209	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	188	0.7%
German	76	0.3%
Polish	47	0.2%
Norwegian	13	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	85.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34266

What city is ZIP code 34266 in?

ZIP code 34266 is primarily assigned to Arcadia, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34266 in?

ZIP code 34266 falls within Desoto County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34266?

30% of residents in ZIP code 34266 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 34266?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 34266 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 34266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 34266?

The median home value in ZIP code 34266 is $131,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 34266 in?

ZIP code 34266 observes the EST timezone.