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U.S. ZIP Code · FL33873

Hardee County

Typical home value

$234,338[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+8.6%
10-year / yr
+9.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.5%
vs metro
vs state
-32.4%
ZIP 33873 location in FL
Location of ZIP 33873 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 33873 is worth $234,338. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,545[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hardee County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
No Rating
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
No Rating

#Who lives here

Population
13,935[3]
Median household income
$54,444[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hardee County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+17[5]
Moved in
640
Moved out
623

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
9
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
3
  • HARDEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · HARDEE

    1,335 students

  • HARDEE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 6–12 · HARDEE

    1,089 students

  • WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HARDEE

    572 students

  • NORTH WAUCHULA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HARDEE

    545 students

  • HILLTOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · HARDEE

    264 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,185
Loan principal$187,471
Down payment$46,868
Total interest paid$239,108

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,509
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 33873?
The typical home in 33873 is worth $234,338, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 33873?
Home values in 33873 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 8.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 33873?
The effective property tax rate in 33873 is 0.7% — roughly $1,545 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 33873?
ZIP code 33873 has a population of 13,935 and a median household income of $54,444.

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