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Levy County
Yankeetown, FL
34498
34498 ZIP Code — Yankeetown, FL
Levy County, Florida
ZIP code 34498 is located in
Yankeetown ,
Florida ,
within Levy County .
It covers approximately 7.34 square miles and serves a population of
629 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 352 .
About ZIP code 34498
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $247,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $49,833. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 44 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) 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 34498 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
629
Population density
86 / sq mi
State FIPS
12
County FIPS
075
Geography
Land area
7.34 sq mi
Water area
4.75 sq mi
Latitude
29.0268
Longitude
-82.7268
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
352
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.8%
60.4%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
28.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
8.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.3%
6.4%
Demographics & statistics
$49,833
Median household income
$247,700
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 115 18.3% 18 and over 514 81.7% 65 and over 216 34.3% Median age 60.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 626 99.1% Hispanic or Latino 3 0.5% Two or more races 3 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
61.8%
60.4%
43.4%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
28.5%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
11.6%
8.7%
19.3%
Over $200k
0.8%
2.3%
6.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.0% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 8.6% $25k–$35k 19.9% $35k–$50k 10.9% $50k–$75k 19.2% $75k–$100k 8.6% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 4.6% $200k+ 5.3% Median income $49,833
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $247,700 Median rent / month $977 Owner occupied 81.5% Renter occupied 18.5% Vacant 43.1% Single-family detached 84.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 11.1% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 1.87
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.1% 2000–2009 6.4% 1990–1999 11.1% 1980–1989 7.7% 1970–1979 33.7% 1960–1969 11.9% 1950–1959 3.6% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 17.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.9% 1 bedroom 13.2% 2 bedrooms 36.2% 3 bedrooms 44.1% 4 bedrooms 3.2% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.3% 1 vehicle 36.4% 2 vehicles 50.3% 3 or more 10.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.3% Electricity 95.7% Propane / LP gas 3.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 150 49.7% Cohabiting couple 35 11.6% Male householder, no spouse 62 20.5% Female householder, no spouse 55 18.2% Households with children under 18 71 23.5% Households with seniors (65+) 154 51.0% Average household size 2.07
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.0% 18.8% Married 53.0% 58.4% Separated 0.7% 4.8% Widowed 2.5% 5.6% Divorced 14.7% 12.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.3% Bachelor's or higher 31.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 18.7% Kindergarten 9 8.4% Elementary school 44 41.1% High school 22 20.6% College / grad school 12 11.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
15.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.1%
Public administration
13.5%
Transportation & utilities
8.3%
Education & healthcare
4.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.3% Service 31.4% Sales & office 18.6% Natural resources & construction 21.2% Production & transportation 2.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.1% Government 18.6% Self-employed 8.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.8% Carpool 4.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 14.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 44.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
63.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 52.0% Retirement income 39.1% Supplemental Security 5.0% Cash public assistance 2.3% Food stamps / SNAP 17.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 47.4% High cholesterol 41.0% Diabetes 18.2% Heart disease 13.5% Stroke 6.3% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 40.5% Kidney disease 5.2% Pulmonary disease 16.5% Cancer 10.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.8% Binge drinking 11.7% No physical activity 35.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.4% Depression 21.7% Fair or poor health 26.2% Poor mental health 15.6% Poor physical health 18.3% No health insurance 20.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.2% Visited dentist 50.2% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 21.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 65 12.6%
Disability % Any disability 12.7% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.7% 65 and over 23.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.7% Public insurance 61.4% No insurance 12.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 585 93.0% Spanish 3 0.5% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.5% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 618 98.3% Born in same state 612 97.3% Born in different state 327 52.0% Foreign born 6 1.0% Naturalized citizen 11 1.7% Not a US citizen 11 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 202 32.1% Italian 131 20.8% Arab 33 5.2%
Ancestry Count % Polish 28 4.5% German 3 0.5% Dutch 3 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.0% Internet access 89.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 34498
What city is ZIP code 34498 in?
ZIP code 34498 is primarily assigned to Yankeetown, Florida.
What county is ZIP code 34498 in?
ZIP code 34498 falls within Levy County, Florida.
Does ZIP code 34498 have an older population?
34% of residents in ZIP code 34498 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 34498 have a large retiree population?
52% of households in ZIP code 34498 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 34498?
24% of residents in ZIP code 34498 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 34498 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 34498 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 34498 in?
ZIP code 34498 observes the EST timezone.
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