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Lakeland, FL · standard

ZIP Code 33801

Polk County, Florida — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

33,741
682/sq mi
$53,061
Median income
$166,800
Median home value
18.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lakeland pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
682
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 33801 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 33801 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.5 square miles in Lakeland, Polk County, Florida. The area is home to 33,741 residents, producing a population density of 682 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 33801 against Florida and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 33801 sits at $53,061 (31% below the Florida average), while per-capita income is $23,905. The poverty rate stands at 20.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $166,800 (56% below the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 48.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 33801 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Polk County, so you can benchmark 33801 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 33801

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 33801.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 33801, Lakeland, FL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

33,741

Population

49.5

Area (sq mi)

682

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 33801?

32.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 59.3%
African American 16.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$53,061

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$23,905

Per Capita Income

20.6%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 33801 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$53,061 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,777

Total Housing Units

12,704

Occupied Units

3,073

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.7%
Renter 51.3%

$166,800

Median Home Value

-56% vs state

$1,167

Median Rent

1976

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.4%

YoY Change (2024)

384

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+284%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 33801 have increased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +284% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 225
2021 +20.9% 272
2022 +24.0% 337
2023 +10.1% 371
2024 +3.4% 384

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,144 business establishments in ZIP 33801, employing approximately 22,903 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,170,633,000.

1,144

Businesses

22,903

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 162 14.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 125 10.9%
Other services (except public administration) 120 10.5%
Construction 104 9.1%
Accommodation and food services 98 8.6%
Finance and insurance 91 8.0%
Health care and social assistance 86 7.5%
Wholesale trade 80 7.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 63 5.5%
Manufacturing 43 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 33 2.9%
Educational services 21 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 19 1.7%
Information 18 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 1.1%
Industries not classified 3 0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 33801 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 33801 ranks #3 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 33801 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 33801 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
33803 Lakeland, FL 27,094 3.1 mi
33812 Lakeland, FL 13,166 4.7 mi
33805 Lakeland, FL 23,153 4.3 mi
33815 Lakeland, FL 14,267 6.1 mi
33813 Lakeland, FL 31,698 6.1 mi
33823 Auburndale, FL 28,874 6.0 mi
33880 Winter Haven, FL 37,798 8.2 mi
33811 Lakeland, FL 20,980 8.5 mi
33839 Eagle Lake, FL 2,756 10.0 mi
33810 Lakeland, FL 44,254 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Polk County

33810 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 44,254
33880 standard
Winter Haven, FL
Pop: 37,798
33844 standard
Haines City, FL
Pop: 33,804
33813 standard
Lakeland, FL
Pop: 31,698
34759 standard
Kissimmee, FL
Pop: 30,170
33881 standard
Winter Haven, FL
Pop: 29,345

Related Areas

Polk County Lakeland, FL Florida

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 33801 in? ▼
ZIP code 33801 (Lakeland) is located in Polk County, Florida. Polk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/polk-fl.
What is the population of ZIP code 33801? ▼
ZIP code 33801 in Lakeland, FL has a population of 33,741 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 33801? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 33801 is $53,061, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 33801? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 33801 is $166,800, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 33801? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 33801 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 33801? ▼
ZIP code 33801 has 1,144 business establishments employing approximately 22,903 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 33801? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 33801 are: Retail trade (162), Professional, scientific, and technical services (125), Other services (except public administration) (120). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 33801? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 33801 increased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 284%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 33801? ▼
In ZIP code 33801, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 33801? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 33801 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 33801? ▼
In ZIP code 33801, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 33801? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 33801 is 20.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Lakeland, FL

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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