33890 ZIP Code — Zolfo Springs, FL

Hardee County, Florida

ZIP code 33890 is located in Zolfo Springs, Florida, within Hardee County. It covers approximately 253.32 square miles and serves a population of 4,821 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 863.

About ZIP code 33890

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 $129,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,219. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 33890 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,821

population

253.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

33890 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 33890

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 33890. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Zolfo Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

33873 Wauchula (5.1 mi) 33872 Sebring (12 mi) 33865 Ona (14.3 mi) 33875 Sebring (14.7 mi) 33834 Bowling Green (17.7 mi) 33841 Fort Meade (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,821
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	12
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	253.32 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	27.4864
Longitude	-81.7086
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%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	6.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,821

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$49,219

Median household income

$21,847

Per capita income

$129,300

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

79.4%

Home ownership

24.3%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

1,602

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

128

171

5–9

142

254

10–14

212

168

15–19

139

205

20–24

170

365

25–34

303

328

35–44

273

294

45–54

244

111

55–59

173

60–64

144

246

65–74

205

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,272	26.4%
18 and over	3,549	73.6%
65 and over	750	15.6%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 53.7%

Hispanic or Latino 20.5%

Two or more races 11.3%

Other race 10.3%

Black or African American 2.4%

Asian 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,257	53.7%
Hispanic or Latino	1,244	20.5%
Two or more races	684	11.3%
Other race	626	10.3%
Black or African American	148	2.4%
Asian	82	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	24	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	60.4%	43.4%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	25.8%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	11.9%	19.3%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.9%	6.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$49,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 33.8%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 9.0%

$300k–$500k 18.7%

$500k–$1M 7.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,300
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	79.4%
Renter occupied	20.6%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	23.5%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	25.4%
2 vehicles	43.4%
3 or more	28.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	94.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	963	65.6%
Cohabiting couple	95	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	130	8.8%
Female householder, no spouse	281	19.1%
Households with children under 18	728	49.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	559	38.1%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	16.2%
Married	56.0%	61.4%
Separated	0.1%	4.2%
Widowed	2.9%	6.0%
Divorced	7.1%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.1%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	3.9%
Kindergarten	75	6.5%
Elementary school	595	51.6%
High school	320	27.8%
College / grad school	117	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 16.8%

Professional & management 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 14.3%

Construction 14.3%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 2.4%

Other services 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	8.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.4%
Carpool	19.1%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.4

Poverty

All people 24.3%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 20.4%

Married-couple families 15.0%

Female-led households 56.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	11.5%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	37.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	34.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	44.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	11.8%
65 and over	37.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	38.4%
No insurance	18.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,539	94.2%
Spanish	596	13.1%
Other Indo-European	561	12.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.1%
Other languages	31	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,177	86.6%
Born in same state	4,090	84.8%
Born in different state	3,183	66.0%
Foreign born	87	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	644	13.4%
Not a US citizen	316	49.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	552	11.4%
Italian	241	5%
Arab	225	4.7%
English	16	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	0.2%
German	3	0.1%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 33890

What city is ZIP code 33890 in?

ZIP code 33890 is primarily assigned to Zolfo Springs, Florida.

What county is ZIP code 33890 in?

ZIP code 33890 falls within Hardee County, Florida.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33890?

24% of residents in ZIP code 33890 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 33890?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 33890 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 33890 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 33890?

The median home value in ZIP code 33890 is $129,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 33890 in?

ZIP code 33890 observes the EST timezone.