33834 ZIP Code — Bowling Green, FL

Hardee County, Florida

ZIP code 33834 is located in Bowling Green, Florida, within Hardee County. It covers approximately 134.23 square miles and serves a population of 6,371 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33834

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $51,154. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33834 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.

6,371

population

134.23

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33834 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33834

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33834. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bowling Green	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33865 Ona (7 mi) 33873 Wauchula (12.9 mi) 34251 Myakka City (17.6 mi) 33890 Zolfo Springs (17.7 mi) 33860 Mulberry (17.8 mi) 33841 Fort Meade (18 mi) 33547 Lithia (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,371
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	134.23 sq mi
Water area	10.10 sq mi
Latitude	27.5531
Longitude	-81.9880
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	54.3%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	11.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.9%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,371

Population

People per sq mi

35.1

Median age

$51,154

Median household income

$16,786

Per capita income

$104,200

Median home value

$947

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

27.0%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

1,515

Housing units

9.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

202

Under 5

122

275

5–9

166

273

10–14

165

226

15–19

136

348

20–24

210

652

25–34

395

481

35–44

291

481

45–54

291

265

55–59

161

229

60–64

139

328

65–74

198

165

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,437	22.6%
18 and over	4,934	77.4%
65 and over	863	13.5%
Median age	35.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.9%

Hispanic or Latino 14.5%

Two or more races 11.3%

Black or African American 10.1%

Other race 6.4%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,238	56.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,080	14.5%
Two or more races	842	11.3%
Black or African American	753	10.1%
Other race	474	6.4%
Asian	60	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.3%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	35.0%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	11.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.9%	6.4%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 3.4%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 16.5%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	3.4%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	16.5%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	14.4%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$51,154

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 8.8%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,200
Median rent / month	$947
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	57.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.4%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	21.6%
1960–1969	12.6%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	21.0%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	90.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
No fuel used	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	902	58.4%
Cohabiting couple	215	13.9%
Male householder, no spouse	94	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	333	21.6%
Households with children under 18	686	44.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	548	35.5%
Average household size	3.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.5%	27.3%
Married	32.8%	46.7%
Separated	1.3%	2.6%
Widowed	1.8%	8.9%
Divorced	12.7%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 13.4%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.3%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.4%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	3.6%
Kindergarten	110	6.7%
Elementary school	685	42.0%
High school	317	19.4%
College / grad school	461	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.0%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Professional & management 12.7%

Agriculture & mining 12.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Construction 5.9%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Public administration 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 2.2%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.6%
Carpool	20.0%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 27.0%

Under 18 years 42.2%

18 and over 21.3%

Married-couple families 17.3%

Female-led households 49.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.2%
High blood pressure	31.6%
High cholesterol	30.5%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	21.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	37.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.6%
Visited dentist	42.7%
Cholesterol screening	83.2%
Teeth loss	23.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	275	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.7%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	15.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,047	94.9%
Spanish	645	10.7%
Other Indo-European	584	9.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	27	0.4%
Other languages	14	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,825	91.4%
Born in same state	5,619	88.2%
Born in different state	4,068	63.9%
Foreign born	206	3.2%
Naturalized citizen	546	8.6%
Not a US citizen	107	19.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	580	9.1%
Arab	543	8.5%
French	520	8.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.3%
German	6	0.1%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.2%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33834

What city is ZIP code 33834 in?

ZIP code 33834 is primarily assigned to Bowling Green, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33834 in?

ZIP code 33834 falls within Hardee County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33834?

27% of residents in ZIP code 33834 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33834?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33834?

The median home value in ZIP code 33834 is $104,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 33834?

ZIP code 33834 has an estimated population of 6,371 residents, with a density of 47 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 33834 in?

ZIP code 33834 observes the EST timezone.