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Hendry County, FL
7 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Hendry County, Florida.
Population
42,382
Land area
1,156sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Hendry County
Hendry County at a glance
- Hendry County is 91% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,393 a year, 24% less than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,200 (39% below Florida) and median rent is $1,003 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Port LaBelle (7,923), Clewiston (7,348) and LaBelle (5,184).
Local data for Hendry County, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hendry County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,393
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$219,200
Prices +5.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,003/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.2%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
31.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (12,301), Cuban Americans (6,030), Irish Americans (1,970).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,393
12,747 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,202
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$212M
FY 2026, $5,358 per person
PPP loans
$68M
1,892 loans, 9,879 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$187K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hendry County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.8%
- Carpooled18.5%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hendry County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
216
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
657
4.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 52°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hendry County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.5%
U.S. 11.1% +20.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hendry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hendry County, FL?
- Port LaBelle is the largest city or town in Hendry County, with about 7,923 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hendry County?
- Hendry County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 33440, 33930, 33935, 33936.
- What is the population of Hendry County, FL?
- About 42,382 people live in Hendry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hendry County?
- Hendry County borders Broward County, Palm Beach County, Lee County, Collier County, Charlotte County, Martin County, Okeechobee County, Glades County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023