34797 ZIP Code — Yalaha, FL

Lake County, Florida

ZIP code 34797 is located in Yalaha, Florida, within Lake County. It covers approximately 4.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 352.

About ZIP code 34797

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $478,300.

Median household income is $123,003. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 63% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 24% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 34797 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,304

population

4.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

34797 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 34797

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 34797. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yalaha	Acceptable
Yalaha	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

34748 Leesburg (3 mi) 34748 Leesburg (3 mi) 34737 Howey In The Hills (4 mi) 34737 Howey In The Hills (4 mi) 34737 Howey In The Hills (4 mi) 34737 Howey In The Hills (4 mi) 34762 Okahumpka (5.2 mi) 34762 Okahumpka (5.2 mi) 32778 Tavares (5.7 mi) 32778 Tavares (5.7 mi) 34705 Astatula (6.3 mi) 34705 Astatula (6.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,304
Population density	292 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	4.46 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	28.7511
Longitude	-81.8134
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	24.3%	44.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	39.5%	18.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.9%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,304

Population

292

People per sq mi

68.6

Median age

$123,003

Median household income

$60,988

Per capita income

$478,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

817

Housing units

46.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

102

35–44

104

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

212

85+

217

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	165	12.7%
18 and over	1,139	87.3%
65 and over	697	53.5%
Median age	68.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 12.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,105	84.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	164	12.5%
Two or more races	20	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.6%
Other race	8	0.6%
Black or African American	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.3%	44.7%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	39.5%	18.8%	19.3%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.9%	6.4%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 4.2%

$50k–$75k 7.9%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 46.3%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k+ 18.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	4.2%
$50k–$75k	7.9%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	46.3%
$150k–$200k	4.0%
$200k+	18.4%
Median income	$123,003

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 49.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$478,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	82.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	32.1%
1980–1989	25.3%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	13.2%
3 bedrooms	52.0%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	7.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	16.7%
2 vehicles	65.0%
3 or more	18.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	484	78.3%
Cohabiting couple	20	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	11	1.8%
Female householder, no spouse	103	16.7%
Households with children under 18	123	19.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	408	66.0%
Average household size	2.11

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.4%	8.0%
Married	90.6%	75.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	12.6%
Divorced	0.0%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 32.2%

Graduate / professional 14.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	46.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	13.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	143	86.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.2%

Finance & real estate 28.6%

Professional & management 11.1%

Construction 10.8%

Other services 7.4%

Manufacturing 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Retail trade 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	80.4%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	0.5%
Natural resources & construction	10.6%
Production & transportation	3.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	3.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	63.8%
Carpool	18.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.2

Poverty

All people 3.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.3%
Retirement income	48.9%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	8.0%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	13.1%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	15.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	64.3%
Cholesterol screening	94.5%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	278	24.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	1.1%
65 and over	68.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.8%
Public insurance	53.6%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,304	100.0%
Spanish	18	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	1.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,304	100.0%
Born in same state	1,304	100.0%
Born in different state	349	26.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	317	24.3%
Arab	214	16.4%
French	96	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	36	2.8%
German	15	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34797

What city is ZIP code 34797 in?

ZIP code 34797 is primarily assigned to Yalaha, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 34797 in?

ZIP code 34797 falls within Lake County, Florida.

Does ZIP code 34797 have an older population?

54% of residents in ZIP code 34797 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 34797 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 34797 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 34797 have a large veteran population?

24% of civilians in ZIP code 34797 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 34797?

46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 34797 in?

ZIP code 34797 observes the EST timezone.