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Tavares, FL
City in Lake County, Florida. ZIP codes: 32778.
Population
20,463
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,658
ZIP codes
1
Tavares and its ZIP codes
Tavares at a glance
- Tavares is about 4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,886, 21% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,500 (29% below Florida) and median rent is $1,496 a month.
Local data for Tavares, FL
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools8
- Libraries1
- Banks6
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants65
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places2
Housing and community stats
Tavares, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,886
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$254,500
Median rent
$1,496/mo
Homeownership
76.8%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
53.1
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,955), Irish Americans (2,169), Puerto Ricans (1,505).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lake County. PPP loans are for Tavares.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,092
118,622 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,161
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.61B
FY 2026, $9,400 per person
PPP loans
$41.65M
686 loans, 5,250 jobs reported
How people get to work
Tavares, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tavares, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
314
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,776
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 49°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tavares, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Tavares
1 in or overlapping Tavares. Population shown
Cities near Tavares
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YalahaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Silver LakeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Howey-in-the-HillsTown | 5.4 mi | 3.1 |
| AstatulaTown | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Mount DoraCity | 6.4 mi | 8.8 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.8 |
| EustisCity | 7.8 mi | 11.7 |
| OkahumpkaCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.2 |
| TangerineCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Fruitland ParkCity | 9.1 mi | 7.2 |
| LeesburgCity | 9.3 mi | 39.3 |
| ZellwoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| WildwoodCity | 12 mi | 58.3 |
| UmatillaCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| FerndaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| MinneolaCity | 13 mi | 11.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tavares, FL in?
- Tavares is in Lake County, Florida.
- What ZIP codes are in Tavares, FL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Tavares include 32778.
- What is the population of Tavares, FL?
- About 20,463 people live in Tavares, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tavares?
- Nearby places include Yalaha (3.7 mi), Silver Lake (4.1 mi), Howey-in-the-Hills (5.4 mi), Astatula (5.9 mi), Mount Dora (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023