34788 ZIP Code — Leesburg, FL

Lake County, Florida

ZIP code 34788 is located in Leesburg, Florida, within Lake County. It covers approximately 36.15 square miles and serves a population of 22,414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 352.

About ZIP code 34788

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. Median home value is $154,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,140. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 34788 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

22,414

population

36.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34788 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34788

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34788. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leesburg	Acceptable
Leesburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32735 Grand Island (3.6 mi) 32726 Eustis (6.3 mi) 34731 Fruitland Park (6.5 mi) 32159 Lady Lake (7.9 mi) 32778 Tavares (8.3 mi) 32784 Umatilla (9.3 mi) 34797 Yalaha (9.3 mi) 34797 Yalaha (9.3 mi) 34748 Leesburg (9.9 mi) 32195 Weirsdale (9.9 mi) 34762 Okahumpka (11.8 mi) 32162 The Villages (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,414
Population density	620 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	36.15 sq mi
Water area	15.73 sq mi
Latitude	28.8844
Longitude	-81.7947
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	352

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	44.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	18.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.9%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

22,414

Population

620

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$53,140

Median household income

$32,223

Per capita income

$154,300

Median home value

$1,327

Median monthly rent

82.0%

Home ownership

11.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

9,522

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

487

Under 5

508

449

5–9

469

456

10–14

475

508

15–19

529

401

20–24

419

1,040

25–34

1,085

746

35–44

777

1,047

45–54

1,091

1,040

55–59

1,085

972

60–64

1,014

2,064

65–74

2,153

1,328

75–84

1,385

434

85+

452

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,554	15.9%
18 and over	18,860	84.1%
65 and over	7,816	34.9%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

Two or more races 6.5%

Black or African American 5.4%

Other race 3.7%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1%

Group	Count	%
White	18,154	75.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,603	6.7%
Two or more races	1,558	6.5%
Black or African American	1,298	5.4%
Other race	892	3.7%
Asian	275	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	237	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.6%	44.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	18.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	2.8%	3.9%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 7.5%

$25k–$35k 12.5%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 21.9%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	7.5%
$25k–$35k	12.5%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	21.9%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	3.3%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$53,140

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.3%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,300
Median rent / month	$1,327
Owner occupied	82.0%
Renter occupied	18.0%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	46.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	47.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.2%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	30.7%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	0.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	50.0%
3 bedrooms	37.2%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.2%
1 vehicle	47.9%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	13.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.7%
Electricity	86.8%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,121	55.0%
Cohabiting couple	691	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,539	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,962	21.1%
Households with children under 18	1,474	15.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,471	58.7%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	20.3%
Married	55.9%	54.7%
Separated	0.5%	0.4%
Widowed	4.3%	11.7%
Divorced	14.2%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.7%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	169	5.1%
Kindergarten	80	2.4%
Elementary school	1,660	50.0%
High school	791	23.8%
College / grad school	623	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Professional & management 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Construction 11.8%

Retail trade 10.7%

Other services 10.4%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Public administration 2.9%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	27.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	8.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.4%
Government	9.2%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	10.1%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	11.6%
Other means	3.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 11.1%

Under 18 years 18.6%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 0.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.2%
Retirement income	38.8%
Supplemental Security	5.5%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	40.6%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	11.7%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	10.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	14.6%
No health insurance	18.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,373	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	54.7%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,419	95.6%
Spanish	578	2.7%
Other Indo-European	516	2.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.0%
Other languages	25	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,214	94.6%
Born in same state	20,180	90.0%
Born in different state	7,798	34.8%
Foreign born	1,034	4.6%
Naturalized citizen	1,200	5.4%
Not a US citizen	739	61.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,379	15.1%
French	2,395	10.7%
Arab	2,227	9.9%
German	290	1.3%
English	251	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	155	0.7%
Dutch	60	0.3%
Irish	40	0.2%
Norwegian	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34788

What city is ZIP code 34788 in?

ZIP code 34788 is primarily assigned to Leesburg, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34788 in?

ZIP code 34788 falls within Lake County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34788 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 34788 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 34788 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 34788 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 34788 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 34788 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 34788 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 34788 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 34788 in?

ZIP code 34788 observes the EST timezone.