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Lemon Grove, FL
Census-designated place in Hardee County, Florida. ZIP codes: 33873.
Population
547
Land area
29.8sq mi
People per sq mi
18
ZIP codes
1
Lemon Grove and its ZIP codes
Lemon Grove at a glance
- Lemon Grove is 96% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $26,971, 64% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- Median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for Lemon Grove, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lemon Grove, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,971
Poverty rate
39.9%
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (136), Irish Americans (44), Nigerian Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardee County. PPP loans are for Lemon Grove.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,434
7,202 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,993
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$134M
FY 2026, $5,308 per person
How people get to work
Lemon Grove, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.8%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lemon Grove, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
222
Countywide, mostly frost/freeze
Flood insurance policies
118
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 49°F
52.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lemon Grove, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.4%
U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts
ZIP codes in Lemon Grove
1 in or overlapping Lemon Grove. Population shown
Cities near Lemon Grove
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Avon ParkCity | 8 mi | 10.2 |
| WauchulaCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Zolfo SpringsTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| SebringCity | 12 mi | 11.6 |
| Bowling GreenCity | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| Hillcrest HeightsTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Fort MeadeCity | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| FrostproofCity | 16 mi | 11.4 |
| GardnerCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.7 |
| Crooked Lake ParkCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| OnaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 26.7 |
| Fort Green SpringsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 10.4 |
| AlturasCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 53.9 |
| Babson ParkCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort GreenCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4 |
| Highland ParkVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lemon Grove, FL in?
- Lemon Grove is in Hardee County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Lemon Grove, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lemon Grove include 33873.
- What is the population of Lemon Grove, FL?
- About 547 people live in Lemon Grove, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lemon Grove?
- Nearby places include Avon Park (8 mi), Wauchula (11 mi), Zolfo Springs (11 mi), Sebring (12 mi), Bowling Green (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023