33873 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33873, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33873 is a zip code in Hardee County, Florida, which covers Bowling Green CCD, Wauchula CCD, and Zolfo Springs, with a total population of 13,273 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 33873 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33873.

The estimated population of people living in 33873 is 13,273, with a median age of 35.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33873 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,273
 -0.9% -8.15%
2020
13,394
 -5.42% -
2019
14,162
+2.91%
-
2018
13,762
 -4.77% -
2017
14,451
 - -

Population of 33873 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33873 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
43.6%
51.1%
 -14.68%
Black/African American
3.8%
7.3%
 -47.95%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
49%
40.4%
 +21.29%
Asian
1%
0.5%
 +100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
0.6%
 +316.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33873 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 33873 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33873 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33873 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.1 0% 33 +5.43% 37.5 -1.32%
2020 35.1 +3.54% 31.3 +10.6% 38 -3.31%
2019 33.9 -0.88% 28.3 +1.07% 39.3 -2.48%
2018 34.2 -2.84% 28 -10.26% 40.3 +4.13%
2017 35.2 - 31.2 - 38.7 -

The median age of the 33873 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 33873 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 986 +12.24% 1,001 -1.44% 1,102 947
10 to 19 1,448 -16.35% 1,031 0.8% 1,205 1,026
20 to 29 1,074 -36.85% 747 +4.25% 699 760
30 to 39 800 +20.27% 914 -12.64% 937 777
40 to 49 841 -31.19% 943 2.29% 558 932
50 to 59 774 -8.32% 779 -11.34% 683 679
60 to 69 602 +15.44% 855 -39.09% 691 558
70+ 780 -6.54% 876 +15.49% 706 1,013

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33873 zip code is $35,082.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 33873.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $31,768.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,792.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,047.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33873 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 33873, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 33873 is currently $69,668.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.56% of households in 33873 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 33873 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.57%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.01%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33873 is $26,552.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33873 by the total population of 33873.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33873 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33873 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.89%
  • Bachelor's degree
    12.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.99%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.68%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33873 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33873 zip over the age of 16 is 9,778.

Of those people, a total of 51.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 33873 is 48.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 33873 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 785 16.20% 40.90%
20 to 24 years 714 62.30% 33.00%
25 to 29 years 745 79.70% 6.90%
30 to 34 years 863 75.40% 2.80%
35 to 44 years 1,552 81.60% 4.80%
45 to 54 years 1,535 70.90% 2.20%
55 to 59 years 616 48.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 727 51.70% 8.80%
65 to 74 years 1,045 17.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,196 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33873. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,888 49.30% 5.60%
Black or African American 437 20.80% 59.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 25.00% 100.00%
Asian 139 70.50% 44.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 100.00% 0.00%
Other 585 66.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 708 83.60% 10.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,146 60.70% 6.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,970 46.80% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33873 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 33873 is 4,697, with median earnings of $33,909.00.

Women in 33873 are earning approximately 97.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,697 $33,909.00
Male 2,609 $34,478.00
Female 2,088 $33,446.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33873 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 715 $47,436.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 116 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $37,222.00
Legal 12 $0.00
Educational and Library 149 $52,993.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 30 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 173 $51,383.00
Healthcare Support 96 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 71 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 110 $17,054.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 391 $24,039.00
Personal Care and Service 233 $19,730.00
Sales 260 $20,714.00
Office and Administrative Support 581 $31,607.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 412 $17,044.00
Construction and Extraction 411 $48,608.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $48,088.00
Production 336 $24,279.00
Transportation and Material Moving 109 $20,660.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33873 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 33873.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 401 $73,756.00 314 $46,403.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 38 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 74 $0.00 42 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 37 $0.00
Legal 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 29 $0.00 120 $53,947.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00 22 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $0.00 150 $50,947.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 96 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $0.00 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $32,750.00 65 $15,045.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 302 $23,704.00 89 $37,940.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $0.00 198 $19,380.00
Sales 107 $50,625.00 153 $14,656.00
Office and Administrative Support 106 $9,500.00 475 $33,218.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 325 $16,870.00 87 $20,552.00
Construction and Extraction 411 $48,608.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 118 $48,088.00 0 $0.00
Production 225 $34,236.00 111 $23,524.00
Transportation and Material Moving 99 $21,007.00 10 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,741 households in 33873, with an average household size of 2.71 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,181 families living in the 33873 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 33873:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,219 237 725 1,560
Average Household Size 3.07 3.03 4.9 1.12
Total Families 2,219 237 725 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.79 4.76 0

Poverty

Of the 3,181 families living in 33873, 20.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33873:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,619 housing units in 33873.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,741 84.37%
Vacant 878 15.63%

29.22% of the total 5,619 housing units in 33873 are rental units. This is approximately 1,642 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,996 are occupied by the owner - or 53.32% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33873 is $816.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33873 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    103
  • Less than $500
    260
  • $500 to $999
    941
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    397
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    44
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33873 is $105,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33873 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    675
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    794
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    258
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    422
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    471
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    306
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12
  • $1,000,000 or more
    58

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33873. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33873 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    473
  • 1940 to 1949
    127
  • 1950 to 1959
    296
  • 1960 to 1969
    487
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,533
  • 1980 to 1989
    631
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,097
  • 2000 to 2009
    554
  • 2010 to 2013
    421
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 33873 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    242
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,023
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,574
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    902

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33873 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33873 that commute to work in a particular way.

24.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33873.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    345
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    778
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    935
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    803
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    211
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    210
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    63
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    183
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    626
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    286
  • 90 or more minutes
    63

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33873 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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