At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$38,984 per capita
Home Value
$157,600
Zillow: $332,322
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
12.6% smoking rate
How Zellwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zellwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zellwood a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zellwood residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,984. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,822 business establishments, including 679 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zellwood is $157,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,322. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
14.7% of adults in Zellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zellwood has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,484
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density661/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.8%
Veterans20.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$38,984
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$17,949M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$157,600
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$332,322
Housing Units1,697
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation117 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Zellwood was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Leesburg International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 679 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.