33865 ZIP Code — Ona, FL

Hardee County, Florida

ZIP code 33865 is located in Ona, Florida, within Hardee County. It covers approximately 169.94 square miles and serves a population of 866 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 941.

About ZIP code 33865

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $62,689. Poverty affects 42% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 33865 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

866

population

169.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ona	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33834 Bowling Green (7 mi) 33873 Wauchula (10.8 mi) 33890 Zolfo Springs (14.3 mi) 34251 Myakka City (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	866
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	169.94 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	27.4605
Longitude	-81.9402
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	941

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	11.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

866

Population

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$62,689

Median household income

$19,090

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

42.4%

Home ownership

41.6%

Poverty rate

12.2%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

16.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	184	21.2%
18 and over	682	78.8%
65 and over	108	12.5%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 3.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	834	96.3%
Two or more races	30	3.5%
Black or African American	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	44.2%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	11.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	6.4%

$10k–$15k 24.3%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 25.7%

$75k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	24.3%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	25.7%
$75k–$100k	8.3%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$62,689

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 43.6%

$50k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$300k–$500k 20.5%

$500k–$1M 18.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	42.4%
Renter occupied	57.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	4.21

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	42.4%
1990–1999	26.1%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	60.1%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	1.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	1.4%
2 vehicles	43.5%
3 or more	51.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	86.6%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	65.9%
Cohabiting couple	44	15.9%
Male householder, no spouse	11	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	39	14.1%
Households with children under 18	143	51.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	79	28.6%
Average household size	3.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.0%	45.0%
Married	51.0%	44.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.1%	9.0%
Divorced	7.0%	1.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 56.0%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 3.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	16.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	7.7%
Elementary school	55	24.8%
High school	150	67.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 32.0%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Manufacturing 21.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Retail trade 7.5%

Professional & management 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	12.8%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	29.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.0%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	26.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 41.6%

Under 18 years 76.1%

18 and over 32.3%

Married-couple families 45.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	15.8%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.7%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	27.2%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	29.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	25.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.7%
65 and over	38.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.7%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	866	100.0%
Spanish	111	12.8%
Other Indo-European	111	12.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	815	94.1%
Born in same state	815	94.1%
Born in different state	613	70.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	51	5.9%
Not a US citizen	51	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	89	10.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	94.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33865

What city is ZIP code 33865 in?

ZIP code 33865 is primarily assigned to Ona, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33865 in?

ZIP code 33865 falls within Hardee County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33865?

42% of residents in ZIP code 33865 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 33865 mostly rentals?

58% of occupied units in ZIP code 33865 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 33865 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 33865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 33865?

Health data for ZIP code 33865 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 33865 in?

ZIP code 33865 observes the EST timezone.