33896 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 33896, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

33896 is a zip code in Osceola County and Polk County, Florida, which covers Kissimmee CCD and Haines City, with a total population of 17,830 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 33896 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 33896.

The estimated population of people living in 33896 is 17,830, with a median age of 31.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 33896 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
17,830
+29.81%
+81.79%
2020
13,735
+17.86%
-
2019
11,654
+19.58%
-
2018
9,746
 -0.63% -
2017
9,808
 - -

Population of 33896 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 33896 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
52.5%
56.2%
 -6.58%
Black/African American
7.9%
11.6%
 -31.90%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
35.7%
28%
 +27.50%
Asian
1.9%
2.4%
 -20.83%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
0.5%
 +260.00%
Other
0.2%
1.1%
 -81.82%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 33896 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 33896 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 33896 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 33896 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.5 +1.29% 31.6 +1.94% 31.3 +0.32%
2020 31.1 -11.14% 31 -8.55% 31.2 -13.81%
2019 35 +3.55% 33.9 0% 36.2 +7.74%
2018 33.8 -3.15% 33.9 +2.73% 33.6 -6.67%
2017 34.9 - 33 - 36 -

The median age of the 33896 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 33896 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 9 428 +110.25% 302 +99.84% 1,024 713
10 to 19 485 +91.51% 575 +45.83% 1,036 827
20 to 29 1,127 +67.94% 1,226 +85.94% 2,028 2,570
30 to 39 877 +75.37% 852 +90.92% 1,572 1,770
40 to 49 515 +58.29% 472 +55.49% 871 770
50 to 59 469 +86.31% 589 +61.3% 992 963
60 to 69 503 +62.78% 548 +62.03% 863 937
70+ 356 0.1% 484 +17.44% 349 545

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 33896 zip code is $59,858.00.

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 33896.

  • Under 25
    $63,000.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,731.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,922.00
  • 65 and over
    $53,638.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 33896 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 33896, 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 33896 is currently $76,989.00.

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.

5.41% of households in 33896 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 33896 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.90%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.70%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.31%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.69%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.81%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 33896 is $29,958.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 33896 by the total population of 33896.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 33896 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 33896 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
    14.04%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.98%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 33896 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 33896 zip over the age of 16 is 14,920.

Of those people, a total of 72.70% 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 33896 is 69.70%.

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 33896 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 690 37.00% 14.50%
20 to 24 years 1,985 89.90% 1.60%
25 to 29 years 2,613 88.10% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 1,847 79.40% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 2,344 85.70% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 1,822 78.40% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 925 83.50% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 1,055 44.20% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,084 30.50% 15.70%
75 years and over 555 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 33896. 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 10,288 74.50% 4.90%
Black or African American 1,077 62.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 6 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 494 49.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 26 38.50% 0.00%
Other 2,333 78.00% 3.20%
Two or more races 696 62.20% 3.00%
Hispanic or Latino 5,390 72.80% 2.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,977 75.40% 5.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 33896 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 33896 is 10,405, with median earnings of $33,203.00.

Women in 33896 are earning approximately 65.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,405 $33,203.00
Male 5,236 $40,810.00
Female 5,169 $26,844.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 33896 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 1,249 $43,264.00
Business and Financial 564 $58,718.00
Computer and Mathematical 412 $42,113.00
Architecture and Engineering 167 $83,274.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 46 $43,654.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 555 $43,446.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 491 $16,144.00
Healthcare Practitioners 255 $63,973.00
Healthcare Support 219 $22,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 201 $14,792.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,038 $26,429.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 554 $26,894.00
Personal Care and Service 552 $21,815.00
Sales 1,013 $24,978.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,175 $22,323.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 293 $40,484.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 333 $48,845.00
Production 312 $45,826.00
Transportation and Material Moving 474 $23,947.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 33896 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 33896.

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 678 $42,272.00 571 $46,454.00
Business and Financial 285 $53,015.00 279 $59,583.00
Computer and Mathematical 319 $56,528.00 93 $41,788.00
Architecture and Engineering 160 $83,690.00 7 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Community and Social Service 17 $0.00 29 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 77 $74,653.00 478 $42,865.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 227 $32,279.00 264 $7,157.00
Healthcare Practitioners 65 $56,484.00 190 $64,554.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 219 $22,109.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 82 $21,389.00 119 $12,095.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 579 $37,098.00 459 $21,211.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 216 $33,605.00 338 $26,174.00
Personal Care and Service 185 $22,550.00 367 $21,042.00
Sales 515 $37,396.00 498 $24,227.00
Office and Administrative Support 180 $31,103.00 995 $21,773.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 270 $40,660.00 23 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 333 $48,845.00 0 $0.00
Production 206 $46,109.00 106 $36,452.00
Transportation and Material Moving 457 $23,575.00 17 $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 6,471 households in 33896, with an average household size of 2.76 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 4,088 families living in the 33896 zip code with an average family size of 3.01 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 33896:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,876 517 695 2,383
Average Household Size 3.01 3.5 3.23 2.15
Total Families 2,876 517 695 0
Average Household Size 2.99 3.13 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 4,088 families living in 33896, 10.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 33896:

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 9,565 housing units in 33896.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,471 67.65%
Vacant 3,094 32.35%

35.04% of the total 9,565 housing units in 33896 are rental units. This is approximately 3,352 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,078 are occupied by the owner - or 32.18% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 33896 is $1,646.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 33896 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
    41
  • Less than $500
    122
  • $500 to $999
    124
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    983
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,534
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    466
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    108
  • $3,000 or more
    15

Property Value

The median value of a property in 33896 is $233,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 33896 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    134
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    87
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    124
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    473
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,569
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    578
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    82
  • $1,000,000 or more
    31

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 33896. The chart below shows the number of properties in 33896 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    62
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    37
  • 1960 to 1969
    141
  • 1970 to 1979
    231
  • 1980 to 1989
    442
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,341
  • 2000 to 2009
    4,731
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,565
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 33896 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    160
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,266
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,062
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    983

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 33896 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 33896 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 33896.

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
    45
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    197
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    492
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    693
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,363
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,296
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,691
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    605
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    654
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,370
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    470
  • 90 or more minutes
    359

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 33896 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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