Wauchula
City in Hardee County, Florida

Wauchula is a city in Hardee County, Florida, with 4,900 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 112 ft (34 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Zolfo Springs, 4.0 miles S.
- 4,900residents (2020 Census)
- 112 ftelevation · 34 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.5 km²
- 1,500 / sq mipopulation density
- 33873ZIP code
About Wauchula
Wauchula is a city and the county seat of Hardee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,900. Wauchula has been called the "cucumber capital of the world", although citrus has become a more important agricultural crop over the past few decades. It is home to the downtown's Wauchula Historic District and Albert Carlton Estate.
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Living in Wauchula
- Median household income
- $53,013
- Median home value
- $191,800
- Median rent
- $1,017/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Wauchula had 4,900 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,900 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,500 per sq mi (579 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wauchula at a glance
| State | Florida (FL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hardee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,900 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.27 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Coordinates | 27.5469° N, 81.8101° W |
| ZIP code | 33873 |
| Official website | cityofwauchula.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1275375 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wauchula
- Zolfo Springs4.0 mi S
- Bowling Green6.3 mi N
- Ona7.5 mi SW
- Fort Green Springs8.5 mi W
- Fort Green9.6 mi NW
- Lemon Grove10.3 mi E
- Gardner12.8 mi S
- Limestone13.7 mi SW
- Fort Meade15.1 mi N
- Homeland18.8 mi N
- Avon Park18.8 mi E
- Bradley Junction20.0 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Wauchula
What county is Wauchula in?
Wauchula is in Hardee County, Florida.
What is the population of Wauchula, FL?
4,900 people lived in Wauchula at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wauchula, FL?
The ZIP code of Wauchula is 33873.
What is the elevation of Wauchula?
112 feet (34 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wauchula?
Zolfo Springs (4.0 mi), Bowling Green (6.3 mi), Ona (7.5 mi), Fort Green Springs (8.5 mi), Fort Green (9.6 mi).
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