Desoto County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 5 ZIP codes · 3 cities
5
ZIP codes
34,408
population (2021)
-1.3%
pop change since 2010
12027
FIPS code
Desoto County ZIP code map
About Desoto County
Desoto County is located in Florida and contains 5 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 34,408 as of 2021,
a decrease of
1.3% from 34,862 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Desoto County is 12027.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 34,408 |
| 2010 population | 34,862 |
| Change | -1.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12027 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Desoto County
ZIP codes for Desoto County, FL (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34265 | Arcadia | Desoto | View map |
| 34266 | Arcadia | Desoto | View map |
| 34267 | Fort Ogden | Desoto | View map |
| 34268 | Nocatee | Desoto | View map |
| 34269 | Arcadia | Desoto | View map |
Demographics & statistics
33,694
Population
42.2
Median age
$43,072
Median household income
$21,738
Per capita income
$149,850
Median home value
$948
Median monthly rent
78.5%
Home ownership
19.8%
Poverty rate
8.9%
Unemployment
11,821
Housing units
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
928
Under 5
762
767
5–9
630
1,055
10–14
868
1,071
15–19
880
1,157
20–24
951
2,483
25–34
2,042
2,421
35–44
1,991
2,228
45–54
1,831
1,101
55–59
905
1,185
60–64
974
2,216
65–74
1,821
1,436
75–84
1,181
445
85+
365
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,140 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 27,554 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,464 | 30.2% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.5%
Hispanic or Latino
12%
Black or African American
9.9%
Two or more races
6.7%
Other race
6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,696 | 64.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,587 | 12% |
| Black or African American | 3,777 | 9.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,550 | 6.7% |
| Other race | 2,459 | 6.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 154 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
15.7%
$50k–$75k
22.7%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
5.2%
$200k+
1.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.9% |
| Median income | $43,072 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.9%
$50k–$100k
19.2%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k–$300k
16.0%
$300k–$500k
9.4%
$500k–$1M
7.4%
$1M+
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $149,850 |
| Median rent / month | $948 |
| Owner occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter occupied | 21.6% |
| Vacant | 24.2% |
| Single-family detached | 49.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 29.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.43 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 24.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.4% |
| 3 or more | 14.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.3% |
| Electricity | 92.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,402 | 48.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 840 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,332 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,641 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,609 | 24.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,895 | 48.9% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 18.2% |
| Married | 47.5% | 47.8% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 16.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 15.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.1%
Some HS, no diploma
11.6%
HS graduate
42.2%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
10.1%
Graduate / professional
3.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 357 | 6.3% |
| Kindergarten | 215 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,815 | 50.2% |
| High school | 1,478 | 27.4% |
| College / grad school | 753 | 10.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
17.1%
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Agriculture & mining
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.0%
Professional & management
11.4%
Retail trade
9.5%
Public administration
7.6%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Information
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Manufacturing
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.9% |
| Service | 22.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 22.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.3% |
| Government | 17.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.5% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.8% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.6 |
Poverty
All people
19.8%
Under 18 years
28.7%
18 and over
17.7%
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
40.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 53.2% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 38.8% |
| Heart disease | 10.3% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.1% |
| Cancer | 9.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.5% |
| No physical activity | 35.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.2% |
| No health insurance | 27.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 53.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 20.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,976 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 19.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.4% |
| Public insurance | 53.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,004 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 3,510 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,337 | 6.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 125 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 48 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,269 | 90.7% |
| Born in same state | 28,810 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 17,385 | 45.4% |
| Foreign born | 459 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,425 | 9.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,470 | 54.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,289 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 2,884 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 2,352 | 7% |
| English | 256 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 198 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 93 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 18 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 90.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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