Ocoee, FL: Population, ZIP Codes & Nearby Cities
Ocoee, FL is a small incorporated city located in Orange County in the state of Florida. Our data estimates 48,263 residents, places it at 28.579°N, 81.534°W, and lists it in Eastern time. This page explains its population rank, ZIP codes, nearby cities and distance to big metros.
What are the key facts about Ocoee, FL?
| Place | Ocoee |
|---|---|
| Type | Small incorporated city |
| State | Florida |
| County | Orange County (FIPS 12095) |
| Estimated population | 48,263 |
| Density | 3,152 per sq mi (1,217 per sq km) |
| Coordinates | 28.5787, -81.5338 |
| Time zone | Eastern time (UTC−5, America/New_York) |
| ZIP codes | 2 (34761–34734) |
| Rank in state | 86th of 911 listed places |
| Nearest city over 100,000 | Orlando, FL (14 mi) |
What is the population of Ocoee, FL?
Ocoee has an estimated population of 48,263. That makes it the 86th largest of the 911 places we list in Florida, and the 5th largest of 48 places in Orange County. The typical place in Florida has about 5,390 residents, so Ocoee is roughly 9.0 times the size of a typical neighbor in the state.
Estimates for places of this size carry wider margins of error than those for big cities, so treat the figure as a guide to scale. Our guide to understanding city population numbers explains why sources disagree.
Places in Florida with a similar population include Country Club (50,431), Coral Gables (49,700), University (48,436), Fort Pierce (46,103), Winter Garden (46,051). Comparing these pages is a quick way to see how Ocoee differs from communities of the same scale.
How dense is Ocoee?
Ocoee has about 3,152 people per square mile (1,217 per square kilometer), which we classify as suburban. Within Florida, it is denser than about 73% of the listed places. Land at this level is usually a mix of single-family neighborhoods, shopping corridors and parks, where driving is common but destinations are close. Read how to interpret population density to see how we draw these lines.
What ZIP codes does Ocoee use?
The postal data lists 2 ZIP codes for Ocoee: 34761, 34734. Several codes in one place usually reflect separate delivery areas, post offices or large buildings with their own code. Codes beginning with 3 are assigned to the Southeast (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Tennessee). Learn more in our guide to how ZIP codes work or check any code with the ZIP code lookup.
What time zone is Ocoee in?
Ocoee is in the Eastern time zone, which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time in standard time (IANA zone America/New_York). The area observes daylight saving time, so clocks move forward in March and back in November. The nearest listed place in a different time zone is Callaway, FL, about 265 miles away, which gives a sense of how far the nearest zone boundary may be. Current local time: see the Eastern time hub. For the rules behind these zones, read US time zones explained.
Where is Ocoee located in Florida?
Ocoee lies in the eastern part of Florida, at 28.579° north latitude and 81.534° west longitude. The state capital, Tallahassee, is about 209 miles to the northwest. The closest listed place in another state is St. Marys, GA, roughly 151 miles to the north, which shows how near Ocoee is to a state line. For big-city services, the nearest place with more than 100,000 people is Orlando, FL, 14 miles to the southeast.
Which cities are near Ocoee, FL?
The closest listed place to Ocoee is Pine Hills, FL, 3.9 miles to the east. Of the eight nearest places below, 7 are in the same county. Distances are straight-line (great-circle) miles measured between place centers; see how distance is calculated.
| Place | Distance | Direction | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Hills | 3.9 mi | East | 78,995 |
| Winter Garden | 4.6 mi | Southwest | 46,051 |
| Orlovista | 4.9 mi | Southeast | 6,416 |
| South Apopka | 5.7 mi | North | 7,381 |
| Lake Butler | 6.4 mi | South | 19,499 |
| Lockhart | 6.8 mi | Northeast | 14,430 |
| Forest City | 7.9 mi | Northeast | 14,592 |
| Apopka | 8.5 mi | North | 53,447 |
Which county is Ocoee in?
Ocoee is in Orange County, which has the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) code 12095. The county contains 48 places in our data, 29 of which have their own page here and 19 smaller communities that appear only in county and state lists. Other places in the county include Orlando (1,822,394), Alafaya (91,068), Pine Hills (78,995), Apopka (53,447), Winter Garden (46,051). Codes like this one help separate places that share a name; see the guide to counties and FIPS codes.
How far is Ocoee from major US cities?
Among six major hubs, Ocoee is closest to Atlanta, GA at about 397 miles and farthest from Los Angeles, CA at about 2,197 miles in a straight line. Road distances are usually 10 to 30 percent longer. Try the distance calculator for any other pair.
| Major city | Straight-line distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 941 mi | Northeast |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2,197 mi | West |
| Chicago, IL | 979 mi | North |
| Houston, TX | 839 mi | West |
| Atlanta, GA | 397 mi | Northwest |
| Denver, CO | 1,535 mi | Northwest |
Are there other places called Ocoee?
No. In our data, Ocoee in Orange County, Florida is the only place with this name, so the name alone is enough to identify it, though adding the state is still good practice in addresses and forms.
Planning a move to Ocoee?
If you are weighing Ocoee, start with the practical numbers: how far it is from where you live, whether it changes your time zone, and how its size and density compare with your current city. Use the distance calculator to measure the trip from where you live. The radius search tool lists every place within any distance of it. Our checklist for comparing cities explains what to check next.
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Population and density come from a compiled dataset and are estimates. They may differ from official Census Bureau counts. Verify important figures at census.gov.