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Gifford, FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida.

Population

4,668

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,717

ZIP codes

0

Gifford and its ZIP codes

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Gifford at a glance

  • Gifford is about 4.1 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $33,175, 56% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,000 (34% below Florida) and median rent is $892 a month.

Local data for Gifford, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Gifford, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$33,175

Poverty rate

42.0%

Median home value

$236,000

Median rent

$892/mo

Homeownership

51.2%

Bachelor's or higher

20.2%

Median age

31.7

Average commute

16.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (229), Irish Americans (193), Italian Americans (150).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Indian River County. PPP loans are for Gifford.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.6%

Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,352

57,576 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$115,408

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.79B

FY 2026, $11,213 per person

Indian River County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Gifford, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.3%
  • Carpooled9.3%
  • Public transit5.4%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
  • Worked from home6.2%

Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Gifford, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

166

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

12,860

17.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 54°F

56.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Gifford, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.3%

U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts

Diabetes

22.8%

U.S. 12.1% +10.7 pts

Smoking

22.1%

U.S. 12.8% +9.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

19.3%

U.S. 11.1% +8.2 pts

Cities near Gifford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Winter BeachCensus-designated place2.7 mi6.9
Vero BeachCity2.7 mi11.6
Indian River ShoresTown3.5 mi5.1
West Vero CorridorCensus-designated place4.2 mi5.9
Vero Beach SouthCensus-designated place4.3 mi11.8
WabassoCensus-designated place5.4 mi3.7
Wabasso BeachCensus-designated place6 mi1.2
Florida RidgeCensus-designated place6.6 mi10.7
OrchidTown6.8 mi1.2
WindsorCensus-designated place7.7 mi0.9
South BeachCensus-designated place7.8 mi2.7
SebastianCity8 mi17.4
Vero Lake EstatesCensus-designated place8.2 mi3.4
Lakewood ParkCensus-designated place9.5 mi6.7
RoselandCensus-designated place12 mi1.9
FellsmereCity12 mi57.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Gifford, FL in?
Gifford is in Indian River County, Florida.
What is the population of Gifford, FL?
About 4,668 people live in Gifford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Gifford?
Nearby places include Winter Beach (2.7 mi), Vero Beach (2.7 mi), Indian River Shores (3.5 mi), West Vero Corridor (4.2 mi), Vero Beach South (4.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023