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Sumter County, FL
7 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Sumter County, Florida.
Population
143,408
Land area
557sq mi
People per sq mi
257
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Sumter County
Sumter County at a glance
- Sumter County is 38% less dense than Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $76,508, close to the Florida median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $385,400 (7% above Florida) and median rent is $1,269 a month.
- Its largest cities are The Villages (83,498), Wildwood (17,608) and Lake Panasoffkee (4,768).
Local data for Sumter County, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks35
- Post Offices8
- Parks40
- Grocery Stores47
- Restaurants264
- Home Health Agencies4
- Dialysis Centers4
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers6
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities10
- Historic Places1
Housing and community stats
Sumter County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,508
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$385,400
Prices -3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,269/mo
Homeownership
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.3%
Median age
68.5
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (24,235), Irish Americans (21,343), Italian Americans (11,811).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.9%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,726
41,918 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,421
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $19,046 per person
PPP loans
$133M
1,774 loans, 16,083 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sumter County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.5%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sumter County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
296
Most often frost/freeze
Flood insurance policies
2,912
4.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sumter County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
9.9%
U.S. 12.8% -2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sumter County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sumter County, FL?
- The Villages is the largest city or town in Sumter County, with about 83,498 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sumter County?
- Sumter County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32162, 32163, 33513, 33514, 33521.
- What is the population of Sumter County, FL?
- About 143,408 people live in Sumter County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sumter County?
- Sumter County borders Polk County, Pasco County, Lake County, Marion County, Hernando County, Citrus County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023