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Wauchula, FL — ZIP 33873

Population: 13,935 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 33873 (Wauchula, FL) is $239,568 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,000 after a median 77 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,568

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$239,568
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+39.4%
10-year appreciation
+134.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2025)
$240,290
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,000
Median list price
$311,950
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
-3.7%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$953/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$958/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,124/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,522/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,885/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.9 : 1
Schools include
HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PIONEER CAREER ACADEMY

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
66
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 93% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
73.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,794
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,175

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
De Soto National Memorial (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Wauchula Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
ADVENTHEALTH WAUCHULA
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+77 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
21.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,395
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
64.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,561
Average weekly wage
$912
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Utilities
Annual residential building permits (county)
104

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 33873State medianUS median
Typical home value$239,568$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$259,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market77 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,395$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 33873?
$239,568.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 33873?
$259,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 33873?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 33873?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,124/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 33873?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, hurricane, lightning.
Is ZIP 33873 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 33873. 66 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 33873?
Risk to homes is higher than 93% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 33873?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 33873?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 33873?
9 schools (4 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 33873 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 33873?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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