Hardee County, FL ZIP Codes
Florida (FL) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
25,425
population (2021)
-8.3%
pop change since 2010
12049
FIPS code
Hardee County ZIP code map
About Hardee County
Hardee County is located in Florida and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 25,425 as of 2021,
a decrease of
8.3% from 27,731 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hardee County is 12049.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 25,425 |
| 2010 population | 27,731 |
| Change | -8.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| FIPS code | 12049 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hardee County
ZIP codes for Hardee County, FL (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33834 | Bowling Green | Hardee | View map |
| 33865 | Ona | Hardee | View map |
| 33873 | Wauchula | Hardee | View map |
| 33890 | Zolfo Springs | Hardee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
25,736
Population
35.2
Median age
$45,584
Median household income
$23,337
Per capita income
$88,425
Median home value
$679
Median monthly rent
62.7%
Home ownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
7,151
Housing units
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
899
Under 5
754
920
5–9
773
1,162
10–14
975
953
15–19
800
992
20–24
833
2,013
25–34
1,689
1,658
35–44
1,392
1,691
45–54
1,419
614
55–59
516
884
60–64
742
1,211
65–74
1,016
649
75–84
544
346
85+
291
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,550 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 19,186 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 4,057 | 14.7% |
| Median age | 35.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.3%
Hispanic or Latino
16.1%
Two or more races
10.5%
Other race
7.4%
Black or African American
5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Asian
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,880 | 58.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,932 | 16.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,221 | 10.5% |
| Other race | 2,281 | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,668 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 416 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 270 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
11.5%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
1.9%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $45,584 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.1%
$50k–$100k
25.1%
$100k–$150k
13.5%
$150k–$200k
7.9%
$200k–$300k
9.3%
$300k–$500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
7.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $88,425 |
| Median rent / month | $679 |
| Owner occupied | 62.7% |
| Renter occupied | 37.3% |
| Vacant | 15.4% |
| Single-family detached | 64.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 25.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.8% |
| 3 or more | 31.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.8% |
| Electricity | 90.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,331 | 59.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 735 | 11.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,247 | 9.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,856 | 19.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,367 | 45.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,601 | 32.8% |
| Average household size | 3.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.1% | 29.3% |
| Married | 46.4% | 49.8% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.3%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
49.3%
Some college, no degree
13.4%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
8.2%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 207 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 394 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,851 | 42.5% |
| High school | 1,641 | 35.9% |
| College / grad school | 865 | 12.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
16.9%
Retail trade
14.3%
Agriculture & mining
12.9%
Professional & management
9.7%
Other services
9.4%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Construction
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Public administration
3.3%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.8% |
| Service | 16.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.4% |
| Production & transportation | 19.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.6% |
| Carpool | 16.7% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.6 |
Poverty
All people
30.7%
Under 18 years
48.9%
18 and over
24.8%
Married-couple families
22.0%
Female-led households
42.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.5% |
| Retirement income | 17.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.4% |
| High cholesterol | 33.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 26.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.4% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.7% |
| No physical activity | 37.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 34.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 43.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.9% |
| Teeth loss | 24.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 905 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.8% |
| 65 and over | 34.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 50.3% |
| Public insurance | 46.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,083 | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 4,019 | 14.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,875 | 13.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 93 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,868 | 90.1% |
| Born in same state | 22,076 | 87.9% |
| Born in different state | 15,953 | 65.0% |
| Foreign born | 792 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,868 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,195 | 53.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,027 | 7.9% |
| French | 1,841 | 7.2% |
| Italian | 1,322 | 5.1% |
| English | 38 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 26 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 16 | 0.1% |
| German | 9 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
| Irish | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.6% |
| Internet access | 88.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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