Description
US-192 at The Mark MHC near Arizona Drive.
This bench is located along US 192 (E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy / 13th Street) in St. Cloud, Florida (ZIP code 34769), specifically between Arizona Avenue and the entrance/access to Westgate Shopping Plaza, directly in front of The Mark MHC. The bench is positioned on the roadside/frontage for visibility to passing traffic along this major arterial. This spot is in central St. Cloud, a suburban commercial/residential area with retail strips, fast food, and housing, influenced by commuting to Orlando and local growth. The placement targets west commuter flow, shoppers from nearby plazas, and residents of The Mark (a large community with ~348 sites, amenities like a pool, and social activities for seniors).
Nearby Businesses, Landmarks, and Points of Interest (Within ~1-Mile Radius)
The area is a commercial corridor with quick-service dining, retail, and residential pockets. Key spots include:
- The Mark MHC: A 55+ manufactured home community offering independent living, recreational activities, pool, and proximity to medical facilities, golfing, fishing, and Orlando attractions.
- Retail/Shopping: Westgate Plaza/Shopping Center, Pandino VE, Rancho Chico St. Cloud.
- Dining: Taco Bell, Checkers, Beef O’ Brady’s, Fat Boy’s Bar-B-Q, McDonald’s.
- Other: Mansour Orthodontics, Mercury EPM, residential streets, and green buffers/ponds. This is a convenient local hub for errands, dining, and senior community access, with moderate pedestrian activity from residents and shoppers.
Traffic Counts
US 192 (13th Street) is a high-volume principal arterial in central St. Cloud, with AADT from commercial draw, local commuting, and through-traffic. Data from Osceola County/FDOT (2024-2025 reports) shows volumes in this segment near Michigan Avenue/Arizona Avenue as robust, with growth from regional development.
| Road Segment | From/To | Year | AADT |
| US 192 | Michigan Ave/Oak St area | 2024 | ~57,000–57,800 |
| US 192 | Broader central St. Cloud | 2025 | ~51,000–57,000 |
Additional Notes on Traffic: Mix of retail stops, commuters, and through-flow; peaks in evenings/weekends from dining/shopping. For bench advertising, exposure is excellent—~50,000–58,000 daily vehicles, plus residents from The Mark and plaza visitors.
Demographics and Area Profile
ZIP code 34769 is a growing, diverse suburban area with family and senior influences, moderate incomes, and ties to Orlando commuting. Population ~31,000 (2026 estimates, up from ~29,000–30,000 recent), with broader St. Cloud city ~71,000–76,000.
- Population Density: ~2,800–3,700 people per square mile.
- Median Age: ~36–40 years (young families plus senior communities like The Mark).
- Racial/Ethnic Makeup: ~56–62% White, ~39–48% Hispanic/Latino (strong Puerto Rican influences), ~6–7% Black/African American, ~1–5% Asian/other.
- Median Household Income: ~$58,000–$83,000 (rising).
- Housing: Median home value ~$271,000–$313,000; mix of single-family, rentals, and manufactured homes (e.g., The Mark’s 55+ focus). This audience suits ads for senior services, retail, dining, health (e.g., orthodontics), or local promotions—targeting multicultural families and retirees.
