33960 ZIP Code — Venus, FL

Highlands County, Florida

ZIP code 33960 is located in Venus, Florida, within Highlands County. It covers approximately 243.19 square miles and serves a population of 581 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33960

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $37,500. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33960 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

581

population

243.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33960 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33960

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33960. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Venus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33852 Lake Placid (12.9 mi) 33471 Moore Haven (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	581
Population density	2 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	055

Geography
Land area	243.19 sq mi
Water area	1.05 sq mi
Latitude	27.0887
Longitude	-81.3657
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	63.7%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

581

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$25,991

Per capita income

$205,000

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

404

Housing units

18.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	18.4%
18 and over	474	81.6%
65 and over	136	23.4%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.8%

Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

Two or more races 20.1%

Group	Count	%
White	435	59.8%
Hispanic or Latino	146	20.1%
Two or more races	146	20.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	55.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	30.5%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	11.1%	19.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	6.4%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 16.1%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 10.3%

$75k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	16.1%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	10.3%
$75k–$100k	21.9%
$100k–$150k	10.0%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 18.1%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,000
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	30.2%
Single-family detached	62.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	6.5%
2010–2019	13.5%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	26.6%
1980–1989	20.0%
1970–1979	5.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.6%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	17.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	49.4%
2 vehicles	41.0%
3 or more	1.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	95.2%
No fuel used	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	134	43.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	114	36.8%
Female householder, no spouse	47	15.2%
Households with children under 18	37	11.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	35.2%
Average household size	1.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.2%	9.5%
Married	49.3%	70.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	12.4%	11.5%
Divorced	20.1%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.2%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	10.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	85	71.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	22	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 23.7%

Professional & management 20.4%

Manufacturing 13.5%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Construction 10.6%

Finance & real estate 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Other services 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.5%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	29.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.1%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.9%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 15.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	26.8%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	19.9%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	22.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	38	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.8%
65 and over	54.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.7%
Public insurance	36.3%
No insurance	17.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	559	96.2%
Spanish	56	10.0%
Other Indo-European	56	10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	407	70.1%
Born in same state	398	68.5%
Born in different state	279	48.0%
Foreign born	9	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	174	29.9%
Not a US citizen	161	92.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	106	18.2%
Italian	63	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	1.5%
Norwegian	7	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.4%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33960

What city is ZIP code 33960 in?

ZIP code 33960 is primarily assigned to Venus, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33960 in?

ZIP code 33960 falls within Highlands County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33960?

23% of residents in ZIP code 33960 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 33960 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 33960 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 33960 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 33960 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 33960?

The median household income in ZIP code 33960 is $37,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 33960 in?

ZIP code 33960 observes the EST timezone.