ZIP Code 33538, Florida
ZIP Code 33538 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 33538 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Sumter County, Florida. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,132. The land area covers 89.03 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,132 | ±739 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 47 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,837 | ±347 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,505 | ±368 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,837 | ±347 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 668 | ±214 |
| Median Home Value | $179,700 | ±$29,060 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,038 | ±$226 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $48,921 | ±$5,169 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,513 | ±$4,778 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.9% | ±8.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,519 | ±570 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,508 | ±455 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 154,693 (2024)
ID: 101913
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
7375 POWELL RD, WILDWOOD FL 34785-4203
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BELLEVIEW, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BUSHNELL, FL | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 06-12 | FLORAL CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | INVERNESS, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | INVERNESS, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CITRUS SPRINGS, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | INVERNESS, FL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-12 | BUSHNELL, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FLORAL CITY, FL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SUMMERFIELD, FL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Withlacoochee Technical College
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College | 9.8 mi away | 1201 W Main St, Inverness, FL, 34450-4301 |
3527262430
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PANASOFFKEE COMMUNITY LIBRARY, INC.
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 1500 COUNTY ROAD 459, LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL, 33538 |
(352) 569-1940
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Tenaj Salon Institute
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College Vocational | 11.0 mi away | 11915 County Road 103, The Villages, FL, 32162 |
35225967164
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FLORAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 8360 EAST ORANGE AVENUE, FLORAL CITY, FL, 34436 |
(352) 726-3671
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Beacon College
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College | 19.0 mi away | 105 E Main St, Leesburg, FL, 34748 |
3527877660
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LAKES REGION LIBRARY
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Library | 9.9 mi away | 1511 DRUID ROAD, INVERNESS, FL, 34452 |
(352) 726-2357
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College of Central Florida
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College | 21.9 mi away | 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala, FL, 34474 |
3528735800
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THE VILLAGES PUBLIC LIBRARY AT PINELLAS PLAZA
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 7375 POWELL ROAD SUITE 100, WILDWOOD, FL, 34785 |
(352) 689-4580
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Rasmussen University-Florida
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College | 22.6 mi away | 1227 SW 17th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471 |
3522910865
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MARION OAKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 294 MARION OAKS LANE, OCALA, FL, 34473 |
(352) 438-2570
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at INVERNESS 3 SE, FL US, located 8.4 miles from ZCTA5 33538. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69.3° | 42.6° | 56.0° | 2.97" | 0.0" |
| February | 72.3° | 45.6° | 58.9° | 2.69" | 0.0" |
| March | 76.8° | 49.4° | 63.1° | 3.29" | 0.0" |
| April | 82.0° | 54.9° | 68.5° | 2.69" | 0.0" |
| May | 87.9° | 61.8° | 74.8° | 3.09" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.1° | 69.2° | 79.7° | 8.13" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.6° | 70.9° | 80.7° | 7.80" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.4° | 71.1° | 80.7° | 8.69" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.8° | 69.0° | 78.9° | 5.81" | 0.0" |
| October | 83.7° | 61.2° | 72.4° | 2.92" | 0.0" |
| November | 76.9° | 51.7° | 64.3° | 1.83" | 0.0" |
| December | 72.4° | 45.7° | 59.0° | 2.48" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Panasoffkee CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Coleman city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Inverness city | City | 9.6 mi | — |
| Inverness Highlands South CDP | CDP | 9.8 mi | — |
| Marion Oaks CDP | CDP | 10.5 mi | — |
| Wildwood city | City | 11.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 33538. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.