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ZIP Code 34972

Okeechobee, Florida

FIPS 34972

Juniper

ZIP Code 34972 is in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 23% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the bottom 33% nationally for price-to-income ratio.

Median Home Value

$220,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

84.8

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

20,066

Median Age

37.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$220,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,654

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.6

Higher than 67%

Median Rent

$1,063

Higher than 64%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

66%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.4%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

55%

Recession Drop %

-48%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

91.7

Winter Avg Low (°F)

50.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

72.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

138

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

1.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

56.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

0

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

84.8

Higher than 77%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 34972: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 34972?
The median home value in ZIP Code 34972 is $220,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 34972?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 34972 is $1,654, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 34972 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 34972 cost about 3.6× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 34972?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 34972 is $1,063 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 34972?
Home prices in ZIP Code 34972 have moved 66% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 34972?
ZIP Code 34972 averages 72.9°F year-round, summer highs near 91.7°F, winter lows around 50.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Is ZIP Code 34972 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 34972's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.8 (higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →